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Kanwar Yatra witnesses record turnout of around 4.43 cr devotees

This year's Kanwar Yatra saw an unprecedented turnout of devotees collecting sacred Ganga water. Approximately 4.43 crore pilgrims returned home with water by Monday evening. On Monday alone, 63.60 lakh pilgrims reached Haridwar to collect the holy water. The annual pilgrimage began on July 30 and will conclude on August…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Sawan Pilgrimage: 6 Shiva Temples Every Devotee Must Seek Darshan At This Monsoon

Somnath, Gujarat, Where the Shore Holds the First LightYou arrive before dawn, because that is the only honest way to arrive at Somnath. The Arabian Sea is loud behind the temple walls, and the Jyotirlinga here, the first among the twelve, has been destroyed and rebuilt seventeen times. That number…

Times Life · Aug 10

Kanwar Yatra 2026: Gurugram traffic advisory issued; check routes to avoid, diversions and travel guidelines for commuters

In response to the increasing influx of Kanwariyas, authorities have ramped up security and implemented extensive traffic management measures across Gurugram and western Uttar Pradesh. Drivers are urged to opt for alternative routes, such as the Dwarka Expressway and KMP Expressway. It's essential to adhere to traffic regulations and remain…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Kanwariyas and Hindutva groups cause chaos on Kanwar route

Dipped in devotion, with Kanwars hoisted on their shoulders, Shiva devotees have begun their annual journey from Delhi to Haridwar. But once again, some among them are drawing attention for all the wrong reasons – reports of looting, vandalism, and assaults by Kanwariyas have been surfacing along the entire route.

Newslaundry · Jul 12, 2025

In Delhi, Muslim drivers ‘hide identity’, avoid kanwar yatra route ‘fearing targeted violence’

“Mahaul theek nahi hai. Hifazat kare…Jo bhi community stickers laga rahe hai apne mazhab ke, usse bhi kahin na kahin problem ho raha hain. Hum threat mein hain (The environment is not good. Be careful…whoever is putting religious stickers, that too is creating a problem somewhere. We are under threat).”

Newslaundry · Aug 3, 2024

Politics buzzing in UP as Oppn cries religious discrimination on Govt 'nameplate directive'

After Uttar Pradesh government issued a directive for food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names, the opposition parties continued to attack the state government, citing discrimination on the basis of religion, while the ruling party defended itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 21, 2024

Uttar Pradesh: Chief Secretary, DGP holds review meeting for smooth conduct of Kanwar Yatra

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar on Sunday held a review meeting in Ayodhya with various departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kanwar Yatra.

Dynamite News · Jul 8, 2024

Truck carrying Kanwar yatris to Haridwar collides with another truck, 5 dead

Five Kanwar yatris killed, 14 injured in Delhi truck collision. Driver arrested. PCR call at 12:44 a.m. Yatris from Mianwali Nagar near Nangloi. Offending truck jumped divider, rammed yatris' truck. Injured sent to hospitals. Deceased identified. Case registered under Sections 279 & 304 IPC. Driver arrested from Sanjay Gandhi Transport…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Uttarakhand: Drones banned in Haridwar ahead of Kanwar Yatra

In view of the security during the upcoming 'Kanwar Yatra', the Haridwar district administration has banned the flying of drones by the public in Har ki Paidi and its surrounding areas from July 4 to July 17. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 30, 2023

Kanwar Yatra: Large number of devotees reach Gangotri and Gomukh to collect Ganga water for 'Jalabhishek' of Lord Shiva

Even before the commencement of the Kanwar Yatra on July 4, a large number of Kanwariyas (devotees) have already reached Gangotri and Gomukh to take holy water from the Ganga river for 'Jalabhishek' of Lord Shiva. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 28, 2023