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Uttarakhand govt cancels Kanwar yatra over coronavirus fears

The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage undertaken by the devotees of Lord Shiva. (AFP FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jul 13, 2021, 7:31 PM IST

Kanwar yatra tussle sparks Covid 3rd wave fears

The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage that devotees of Lord Shiva undertake during the monsoon in the Hindu holy month of Shravan (July) to fetch the holy waters of the Ganga from Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Most of the pilgrims, called kanwarias, travel on foot.

Updated on Jul 13, 2021, 12:35 AM IST

Uttarakhand to review decision to stop Kanwar Yatra amid Covid-19

Kanwariyas carrying water from the Ganga River during the Kanwar Yatra ahead of Shivratri Festival, seen at GT Road near Dilshad Garden, in New Delhi.

Published on Jul 9, 2021, 12:34 AM IST

UP approves Kanwar Yatra amid pandemic

The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage that devotees of Lord Shiva undertake during the monsoon in the Hindu holy month of Shravan (July).

Published on Jul 8, 2021, 12:19 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh to allow Kanwar Yatra 2021, detailed guidelines soon

Kanwariyas carry water from the Ganga River during the Kanwar Yatra.

Published on Jul 7, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

Kanwariyas using interior border roads to sneak into Uttarakhand to get Ganga waters

Barricades put up by Uttarakhand police to check illegal entry of Kanwariyas in state.

Updated on Jul 11, 2020, 9:10 AM IST

No kanwariyas to be allowed in Odisha as local Covid-19 cases spike

For the first time, Odisha reported five Covid-19 deaths in a single day, taking the toll to 34.

Published on Jul 5, 2020, 6:56 AM IST

Covid-19 pandemic forces postponement of Kanwar Yatra

Kanwarias travelling to Haridwar to fetch water from the Ganga.

Updated on Jun 20, 2020, 9:39 PM IST

Uttarakhand govt to decide on allowing Kanwar Yatra after Centre’s guidelines on lockdown 4.0

Due to their arrival in huge numbers, the Uttarakhand government has to make special arrangements for their safety and to facilitate the smooth conduct of the yatra.

Updated on May 15, 2020, 3:38 PM IST

Dak Bams, the express-kanwarias with 24 hours in hand!

Dak Bams in Prayagraj on way to Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. The month-long pilgrimage ends on August 15.

Updated on Aug 9, 2019, 3:41 PM IST

Kanwad Yatra: Faith on the move, barefoot

Kanwarias seen at Gurugram, carrying Ganga water, in the month of Shravan, at Delhi- Gurugram expressway, in Gurugram, on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Published on Aug 8, 2019, 1:43 PM IST

Golden baba is back: Gold down to 14 kg due to ill health, luxury cars in tow during Kanwar Yatra

Sudhir Makka, also known as Golden Baba for his penchant for gold jewellery, had donned 14 kg gold this year during the Kanwar yatra.

Updated on Jul 29, 2019, 9:24 AM IST

Wearing 16 kg of gold, ‘Golden Baba’ attends Kanwar Yatra in Meerut. See pictures

This baba wearing kilos of gold ornaments has become a centre of attraction.

Updated on Jul 28, 2019, 5:02 PM IST

Kanwariyas exempted from ‘no helmet no fuel’ rule

Amid terror threats, unprecedented security measures have been taken by the police of several northern Indian states to ensure a peaceful Kanwar Yatra this season.

Updated on Jul 27, 2019, 4:02 AM IST

No cars on NH-58 for 5 days due to Kanwar yatra; people told to take trains

Noida, India - July 25, 2019: Uttar Pradesh police personnel assist and guide Kanwaryias during the Kanwar Yatra, in Noida, India, on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 26, 2019, 9:16 PM IST

GDA to fund 209 CCTVs, 13 surveillance drones for Kanwar Yatra

To check untoward incidents, Ghaziabad police will deploy around 150 personnel who will be in the guise of kanwariyas.

Updated on Jul 25, 2019, 12:37 AM IST

NCR gears up for Kanwar yatra, security personnel deployed

Senior officials said that they have increased security arrangements across the city for the ongoing yatra and have taken several security and anti-terror measures to ensure “hooligans” do not create any disturbance.

Updated on Jul 24, 2019, 6:53 AM IST

Welcome gates, helicopter for showering petals for kanwars in Ghaziabad

Officials expect that about 20 lakh Kanwariyas will pass through Ghaziabad district to reach their destinations.

Published on Jul 22, 2019, 3:42 PM IST

Modi-Yogi T-shirts the rage among young kanwarias this season

T-shirts with photos of PM Modi and UP chief minister Adityanath are one of the most popular items among the young kanwarias this season.

Updated on Jul 22, 2019, 9:49 AM IST

The Muslim artisans who create kanwars for Hindu pilgrims

A Muslim artisan giving final touches to kanwar which is used to carry Ganga water by Hindu pilgrims during a month long religious fair.

Published on Jul 18, 2019, 4:21 PM IST

UP to use choppers, drones and app to facilitate Kanwar Yatra

The fortnight-long Kanwar yatra will begin on July 17 this year.

Published on Jul 8, 2019, 3:19 PM IST

‘DJ okay, but no film songs during Kanwar yatra’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

The officials have also been asked to counsel the policemen to behave decently with devotees, ensure safety and security of women during yatra.

Updated on Jul 4, 2019, 9:46 AM IST

Muslim man who participated in Kanwar yatra stopped from offering Namaz in UP

The man said that some people assaulted him and stopped him from offering the Namaz on Friday

Updated on Aug 12, 2018, 3:46 PM IST

Kanwar yatra: A ‘high decibel’ political slugfest

The movement of traffic on the highways falling on the Kanwar Yatra route was regulated. While the Kanwarias moved on one side of the highway, vehicles moved on the other side.

Published on Aug 10, 2018, 1:35 PM IST

Facing flak, senior UP cop defends showering flowers on Kanwarias

Meerut district magistrate Anil Dhingra (L) and senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Meerut Rajesh Kumar Pandey (R) prepare to sprinkle rose petals over devotees of Hindu God Shiva, "Kanwariyas", carrying pots of Holy Ganga water on their return journey from Haridwar during an aerial inspection in Meerut on August 8, 2018.

Published on Aug 9, 2018, 9:09 PM IST

Kanwariya aggression may make pilgrimage men-only affair

Traffic jam seen at Delhi- Gurugram expressway, near Rajiv Chowk in Gurugram as kanwarias make their way to pilgrimage sites, Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Updated on Aug 10, 2018, 3:25 PM IST

Watch: UP top cop showering rose petals from chopper on Kanwariyas

Along with ADGP(Meerut Zone) Prashant Kumar, Meerut commissioner Anita Meshram and other senior officials showered rose petals on Kanwariyas from a helicopter on Wednesday.

Updated on Aug 9, 2018, 12:54 PM IST

Violence and confrontations: Why Delhi is on edge every Kanwar season

Every monsoon, authorities issue statements that any lawlessness by Kanwariyas would be dealt with a heavy hand. The Delhi Traffic Police reiterates that Kanwariyas riding motorcycles without helmets will face action, but none is taken.

Updated on Aug 9, 2018, 9:10 AM IST

Delhi police take 24 hours to file FIR after kanwariyas smash car

The group of kanwariyas used baseball bats, hockey sticks and stones to smash the Hyundai i10 car on the busy Najafgarh Road, barely 300 metres from Moti Nagar police station.

Updated on Aug 9, 2018, 8:31 AM IST

20kg gold, 21 luxury cars, team of bouncers: Golden Baba in Ghaziabad on last leg of Kanwar yatra

Godeb Baba in Ghaziabad on Monday, during the last leg of Kanwar Yatra.

Updated on Aug 7, 2018, 12:08 PM IST

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