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Opinion: Kanwar Yatra is a remarkable confluence of faith and discipline

'Kanwariyas' and others take a holy dip in the Ganga river during the annual 'Kanwar Yatra', at Har Ki Pauri, in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026, 7:02 PM IST

Ghaziabad schools, colleges shut till Aug 12 amid Kanwar Yatra: Official

BP Singh, the district inspector of schools (DIOS), issued an official order on Monday and said that closure of all schools. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 3, 2026, 5:48 PM IST

251-foot Tricolour Kanwar steels the spotlight during Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar

The unique Kanwar became a major attraction, with the devotees also urging the country's youth to stay away from drugs.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026, 10:20 AM IST

Devotion runs high across Rajasthan as devotees throng Shiva temples on first Monday of Shravan

Devotion runs high across Rajasthan as devotees throng Shiva temples on first Monday of Shravan

Published on Aug 3, 2026, 9:58 AM IST

'Necessary for safety': Uttarakhand police imposes 13-ft height limit on Kanwars

Kanwariyas, devotees of the God Shiva, carry holy water of the river Ganges during the 'Kanwar Yatra' pilgrimage in the sacred month of Sawan

Published on Aug 3, 2026, 9:11 AM IST

Women join Kanwar yatra in large numbers, praise safety measures

Women devotees at Dashashwamedh Ghat collecting sacred Ganga water in Prayagraj (HT)

Published on Aug 3, 2026, 8:57 AM IST

Chandigarh: ₹5L for families of 4 boys dead in Haridwar tragedy

The assistance was intended to provide immediate relief to the affected families during this period of immense hardship. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 3, 2026, 8:26 AM IST

Anti-drug Kanwar Yatra to promote peaceful pilgrimage across Haryana

The campaign would promote the message of drug-free devotion, communal harmony and responsible conduct. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 3, 2026, 8:03 AM IST

Kanwariyas run rampant amid a lack of enforcement in Delhi

Kanwariyas, devotees of the God Shiva, carry holy water of the river Ganges during the 'Kanwar Yatra' pilgrimage in the sacred month of Sawan in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Published on Aug 3, 2026, 6:46 AM IST

Kanwariyas run rampant amid lack of enforcement in Delhi

So far, no complaints have been registered, said Delhi Police officials, adding that they have held several meetings over the past week on the deployment of staff at night to control the noise from boomboxes.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026, 7:22 AM IST

Liquor shops along Kanwar Yatra routes on lens

The excise department on Saturday conducted surprise inspections at liquor shops and bars across Gautam Budh Nagar (HT)

Published on Aug 2, 2026, 8:11 AM IST

Chandigarh: 4 city minors die after being swept away during Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar

Haridwar officials said the boys had entered the river at a non-designated bathing spot when they were caught in the strong current. (HT File)

Published on Aug 1, 2026, 9:13 AM IST

From NH-44 to Singhu Border: Delhi Police issues Kanwar Yatra traffic advisory

The advisory stated that no parking shall be permitted on the notified Kanwar routes.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026, 11:05 AM IST

Kanwar Yatra: Bijnor deploys AI cameras; 4-wheeler diversion plan introduced

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Published on Jul 31, 2026, 8:11 PM IST

Sambhal makes 130-km Kanwar route pothole-free for barefoot Kanwars

A Kanwariya carrying holy water from the Ganga River Haridwar on his shoulders while returning to Firozpur Jhirka in Nuh district during the Kanwar Yatra

Published on Jul 31, 2026, 1:48 PM IST

Ghaziabad, Delhi traffic police issue traffic advisories for Kanwar Yatra

The Ghaziabad and Delhi traffic police have issues traffic advisories in light of the scheduled Kanwar Yatra.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026, 11:21 AM IST

Ghaziabad: Kanwar curbs leave trucks stranded on EPE

The traffic diversions will remain in place from July 29 to August 12.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026, 8:26 AM IST

Mayor seeks closure of illegal meat shops along Kanwar routes

Mayor Pravesh Wahi also demands a ban on street vendors selling non-vegetarian food on the key roads of Delhi or around Kanwar Yatra camps to respect the pilgrims’ sentiments. (HT Archive)

Published on Jul 31, 2026, 8:10 AM IST

Kanwar Yatra begins, over 50mn devotees expected; Haridwar ramps up security

'Kanwariyas' and others take a holy dip in the Ganga river during the annual 'Kanwar Yatra', at Har Ki Pauri, in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Published on Jul 31, 2026, 7:15 AM IST

Traffic curbs across Delhi, UP as Kanwar Yatra begins | Check affected routes

'Kanwariyas' proceed to collect holy water of the Ganga river during the annual 'Kanwar Yatra', in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Updated on Jul 30, 2026, 4:55 PM IST

Devotees participate in Kanwar Yatra festivities in Haridwar as Shravan begins

Devotees also visited the Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Kankhal from early morning to perform Jalabhishek and offer prayers to Lord Bholenath.

Published on Jul 30, 2026, 11:31 AM IST

Bamboo poles & boomboxes: Kanwar yatra's ancient faith and modern frictions

Brothers carry their grandmother in a traditional Kanwar while carrying holy water to Noida from Haridwar.

Updated on Jul 30, 2026, 4:47 PM IST

Ghaziabad: Heavy material loaded on truck hits passengers of passing vehicle, 3 dead

The accident took place at around 11.45pm on Tuesday as the pickup truck, carrying at least four women and at least one minor girl, headed to Haridwar from Kahirthal-Tijara district in Rajasthan. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 30, 2026, 8:49 AM IST

Kanwar Yatra: Phased traffic curbs to be imposed in western UP

Kanwar Yatra: Phased traffic curbs to be imposed in western UP

Published on Jul 29, 2026, 12:35 PM IST

3,500 police personnel to guard Kanwar Yatra in Ghaziabad

Last Friday, the Ghaziabad traffic police announced a traffic diversion plan for the annual Kanwar Yatra, with restrictions to remain in place from July 29 to August 12 on different Kanwar routes. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 29, 2026, 8:31 AM IST

Unauthorised meat shops along Kanwar Yatra routes ordered shut in Delhi

Devotees carry Ganga water during Kanwar Yatra ahead of the holy month of Sawan, in Haridwar on Tuesday. (Image for representation)

Updated on Jul 29, 2026, 8:53 AM IST

Major changes in security, darshan arrangements at Ram temple likely ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Major changes in security, darshan arrangements at Ram temple likely ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Published on Jul 27, 2026, 12:17 PM IST

PMC prepares six major routes for Kanwar Yatra, sets up control room

PMC prepares six major routes for Kanwar Yatra, sets up control room

Updated on Jul 27, 2026, 9:04 AM IST

UP to run extra buses for Kanwar Yatra, sets up 24x7 control rooms

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced extra buses and 24x7 control rooms ahead of this year's pilgrimage.

Updated on Jul 27, 2026, 10:01 AM IST

Students will be forgiven for mistakes, SP goons won’t: UP deputy CM Keshav Maurya

Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya in Prayagraj on Monday (HT)

Published on Jul 27, 2026, 8:45 AM IST

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