Kanwar Yatra is a festival of harmony; make it an occasion for social responsibility, service: Yogi Adityanath

August 10, 2026 12:02 PM

Kanwar Yatra is a festival of harmony; make it an occasion for social responsibility, service: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged people to make the annual Kanwar Yatra a festival of social responsibility, service and cooperation, saying the pilgrimage is not merely a religious ritual but also a living expression of social harmony, discipline and India’s cultural traditions. In a message to the people of Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi said some journeys in Indian tradition go beyond religious observances and become “a living school of society, culture, discipline and publ...

Haridwar strengthens cleanliness, security measures as Kanwar Yatra draws lakhs of devotees

August 3, 2026 12:29 PM

Haridwar strengthens cleanliness, security measures as Kanwar Yatra draws lakhs of devotees

Authorities in Uttarakhand's Haridwar have intensified cleanliness, security and crowd-management measures as the annual Kanwar Yatra witnesses the arrival of lakhs of devotees in the holy city. The Kanwar Yatra began on July 30 with the commencement of the holy month of Sawan and will conclude on August 11 with the Sawan Shivratri Jal Abhishek. Every year, devotees of Lord Shiva collect holy water from the Ganga in Haridwar and carry it to Shiva temples across northern India. Haridwar Municip...

UP administration implements comprehensive route diversion plan ahead of Kanwar Yatra

July 29, 2026 10:32 AM

UP administration implements comprehensive route diversion plan ahead of Kanwar Yatra

The Uttar Pradesh administration has implemented a comprehensive traffic diversion plan and stepped up security arrangements ahead of the annual Kanwar Yatra, which begins on July 30, 2026, and concludes on August 11, 2026. The annual Hindu pilgrimage takes place during the sacred month of Shravan (Sawan). To ensure the safe movement of pilgrims and minimise disruption to traffic, police officials on Wednesday announced a series of traffic diversions and enhanced security measures. Muzaffarnaga...