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Daily brief: Uttarakhand braces for Kanwar Yatra after 2-year gap

Published on Jun 26, 2022 15:26 IST

Kanwariyas undertaking Kanwar Yatra. (File Photo)

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Published on Aug 2, 2021 15:25 IST

Haridwar sealed, police say no Kanwar Yatra-related celebration will be allowed

The Kanwar Yatra attracts around 30 million pilgrims from many northern and northwestern states to Haridwar in Uttarakhand.

Published on Jul 24, 2021 09:54 IST

Covid-19: Delhi cancels Kanwar Yatra; DDMA issues notification

Kanwariyas carrying water from the Ganga River during the Kanwar Yatra in this file picture from 2019 (Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 18, 2021 13:42 IST

Uttar Pradesh latest to cancel Kanwar Yatra: List of other states

The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage undertaken by the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Published on Jul 18, 2021 05:45 IST

Kanwariyas accept yatra cancellation, albeit reluctantly

Pilgrims arrive in Ghaziabad from Haridwar, in 2019.

Updated on Jul 17, 2021 22:56 IST

Kanwar yatra called off this year: UP govt

Kanwariyas carrying water from the Ganga River during the Kanwar Yatra in this file picture from 2019

Updated on Jul 17, 2021 19:20 IST

Day after SC prod, UP cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid-19: Reports

Kanwar yatra is an annual pilgrimage of Shiva devotees, known as Kanwariyas, to Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand to fetch Ganga waters to anoint lord Shiva lingams at Shiva Temples at their respective places. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 17, 2021 16:45 IST

Call off kanwar yatra, or we will, SC tells UP

The ultimatum effectively ends any chance of the yatra, which attracts around 30 million pilgrims from many northern and northwestern states to Haridwar in Uttarakhand, where they collect water from the Ganga (gangajal) and take it back home, on foot or on cycles.

Updated on Jul 16, 2021 20:05 IST

Right to life greater than religious right: SC on UP's Kanwar Yatra decision

Right to life is paramount and religious rights are also subservient to it, Supreme Court said.

Published on Jul 16, 2021 06:22 IST

States mustn't allow Kanwar yatra, but make Ganga jal available: Centre in SC

Uttarakhand is urging devotees to comply with the ban on this year’s Kanwar Yatra.

Updated on Jul 16, 2021 08:21 IST

Yogiji has big heart, won’t mind scrapping of Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand minister

Uttarakhand government has scrapped this year's Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid-19, but Uttar Pradesh has planned to go ahead with it by ensuring strict protocols and participation of fewer devotees. (File Photo)

Updated on Jul 15, 2021 11:56 IST

After cancelling Kanwar Yatra, Uttarakhand to send Gangajal via post to devotees

The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage undertaken by the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Published on Jul 15, 2021 08:08 IST

'Kanwar Yatra suspended, don't come to Haridwar': Police says in notice

Uttarakhand is urging devotees to comply with the ban on this year’s Kanwar Yatra.

Published on Jul 15, 2021 03:11 IST

Kanwar controversy: In UP, apprehension over yatra go-ahead

Kanwar yatra is an annual pilgrimage of Shiva devotees, known as Kanwariyas, to Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand to fetch Ganga waters to anoint lord Shiva lingams at Shiva Temples at their respective places. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 14, 2021 20:42 IST

SC ‘disturbed’ by Uttar Pradesh’s decision to hold kanwar yatra

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.

Updated on Jul 14, 2021 19:57 IST

On allowing Kanwar Yatra, Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, UP govt

Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgirmmage wherein Lord Shiva devotees travel either on foot or bicycle to fetch the holy water of the Ganga from Uttarakhand’s Haridwar to their village shrines. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 14, 2021 06:50 IST

Uttar Pradesh govt insists Kanwar yatra will go on

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.

Published on Jul 13, 2021 20:41 IST

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 14:01 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 12, 2021 19:05 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 8, 2021 19:04 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 7, 2021 18:49 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 06:19 IST

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