Inspector General (IG) of Garhwal Range, Rajeev Swaroop, visited Haridwar on Wednesday to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Mela and informed that CCTV cameras and drones will be used to monitor the traffic during the Dak Kanwar to avoid congestion and ensure smooth flow.
Devotees taking part in the 'Kanwar Yatra' head towards their respective destinations after taking Ganga Jal (the holy Ganga water) from Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
All educational institutions in Meerut will be closed from July 16 to July 23, 2025, for the Kanwar Yatra. DM VK Singh issued this order, stating that all necessary arrangements have been made.
Speaking to ANI, Mishra stated that the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta would welcome the Kanwariyas arrive at the border of Delhi on July 20, further stating that the gates were named after the 12 Jyotirlingas and Lord Shiva.
In a striking display of devotion, Kanwad Yatris from Gurugram have undertaken a remarkable journey, carrying a massive 800-1,000 kg golden Shiva Kanwad on wheels during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.
The UP government had issued an order earlier this year, mandating eateries to display QR codes containing information on the shop owners. Subsequently, the Uttarakhand government also followed with a similar order.
The UP government had issued an order earlier this year, mandating eateries to display QR codes containing information on the shop owners. Subsequently, the Uttarakhand government also followed with a similar order.
Haridwar Police arrested two Kanwariyas on Monday after a group of Kanwariyas vandalised a shop following an altercation with the shopkeeper, a police official said.
Stating that the safety and convenience of devotees are the top priorities of the state government, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure adequate arrangements along the Yatra route, including cleanliness, medical services, drinking water, canteens, rest areas, and toilets. He la
Speaking to ANI, one of the devotees, Amad Yadav, present in a long queue, said that the approximate number of people present here could be about 10 thousand people.
In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fast and dedicate the pilgrimage to the Lord Shiva. (ANI)