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A sea of saffron-clad devotees of Lord Shiva, chanting Har Har Mahadev, can be seen on city roads in this month of Shravan.

A sea of saffron-clad devotees of Lord Shiva, chanting Har Har Mahadev, can be seen on city roads in this month of Shravan.

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Kanwariyas, as they are popularly called because of the Kanwar (pole carried on shoulders with pots filled with water from the Ganga), decorated in bright-coloured paper, bring the city alive.

Along with their piety, they have a unique style. While many walk barefoot, others can be seen wearing branded footwear, carrying stylish pouches for mobile phones, sporting orange-coloured bandanas to cover their heads and flaunting T-shirts with the face of Lord Shiva, and of course, a string of rudraksha. Get inspired.