Emphasising that adequate arrangements are being made for Kanwariyas, UP Minister AK Sharma said that the administration is ensuring that there are no potholes on the route and drains are covered.
Ahead of the upcoming Muharram procession, the Delhi Police has made detailed traffic arrangements across the national capital to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety, a senior officer said.
Two Kanwariyas were killed and 13 others injured after a truck carrying 16 pilgrims overturned near Jajal in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal district on Wednesday morning, said officials.
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, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
The statement from the CMO reads, "In a meeting with officials and public representatives in Ghaziabad, CM Yogi Adityanath has directed that kanwariyas should not have to face any issues and all care for their convenience should be taken care of. CM gave directions for Hindon River rejuvenat
According to a release, she informed that the Delhi Cabinet has approved new reforms to ensure efficient and dignified service to Kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva). The Chief Minister said that now Kanwar service committees will receive direct assistance from the government.
The yatra, which runs from February 15 to February 26, culminates on Maha Shivratri, when devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel to fetch holy Ganga water from Har Ki Pauri. The water is then taken back to their local Lord Shiva temples, where it is used for anointing Lord Shiva during the
On the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, nine Kanwariyas died and several others were injured when their vehicle came in contact with a high-voltage overhead wire in Bihar's Hajipur.
As many as nine Kanwariyas died and several others were injured when their vehicle came in contact with a high-tension overhead wire in Bihar's Hajipur.
A huge crowd of devotees flocked to the premises of Mahakal temple and worshipped Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva). They expressed their reverence and sought divine blessings in their lives.