Kanwar Yatra 2026

Kanwar Yatra 2026: CM Yogi Adityanath Directs UP Officials To Ensure Devotee Safety, Cleanliness

UP CM directs foolproof arrangements for Kanwar Yatra

UP CM directs foolproof arrangements for Kanwar Yatra

Kanwar Yatra: A Remarkable Confluence Of Faith And Discipline

Kanwar Yatra 2026: UP Announces Additional Bus Services, 24x7 Monitoring System

Complete Vehicle Ban On Delhi-Haridwar Highway During Kanwar Yatra From August 4 To 12

A section of Delhi-Haridwar National Highway will be reserved for kanwariyas during the yatra.

Traffic curbs for Kanwar Yatra in U.P.'s Muzaffarnagar till August 12

The Kanwar Yatra, during which lakhs of devotees fetch holy water from the Ganga in Haridwar to offer at Shiva temples in their hometowns, will be held from July 30 to August 11

When Is Kanwar Yatra 2026? Here's To Know Correct Date And More About The Sacred Yatra Dedicated To Lord Shiva

Shravan Kanwar Yatra: Heavy Vehicles Restricted On Indore-Khandwa Road From July 30

Delhi Civic Body Orders Shutdown Of 'Illegal' Meat Shops On Kanwar Yatra Routes

The annual Kanwar Yatra sees lakhs of devotees (File photo)

Kanwar Yatra traffic curbs to hit western UP districts from July 30

Kanwar Yatra traffic curbs to hit western UP districts from July 30

Kanwar Yatra 2026: What It Is, Dates, Important Places, Security And Arrangements

The Kanwar Yatra 2026 runs from July 30 to August 11, featuring massive security, CCTV monitoring, strict traffic diversions, and height limits on pilgrimage structures along key Northern India routes.

Bamboo poles and boomboxes: The kanwar yatra's ancient roots, faith and modern-day frictions

Kanwar yatra 2026 began on Thursday. Pilgrims collect holy water, Gangajal, from the Ganga or other sacred rivers and carry it to Shiva temples across states.

Who Started The Kanwar Yatra? Everything To Know About Its Ancient Origins

Kanwar Yatra Marks Start Of Shravan As Lakhs Of Devotees Offer Prayers At Shiva Temples Across India | Video

Traffic restrictions across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh as Kanwar Yatra begins | Check affected routes

Traffic restrictions have been introduced across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, with police deployed at key locations, as the annual Kanwar Yatra began on Thursday.

Kanwar Yatra begins, over 50 million devotees expected; Haridwar ramps up security

The Shravan Kanwar Yatra began on Thursday with over 6,000 security personnel deployed as authorities expect more than 50 million devotees by August 11.

Sambhal makes 130-km Kanwar route pothole-free for barefoot Kanwars

Sambhal has repaired 130 km of Kanwar routes, deployed over 2,000 police personnel and installed 12,456 CCTV cameras for the pilgrimage.

Bhopal's 4-Day Kanwar Yatra Begins, Devotees To Bring Narmada Water For Lord Shiva

No tridents, hockey sticks, communal slogans or liquor: Rajasthan police SOP for kanwarias

Shravan 2026: Why Do Kanwariyas Carry Kanwar Without Letting It Touch The Floor During The Yatra

QR Codes Installed At Kanwar Yatra Food Outlets In Moradabad

The annual Kanwar Yatra continues to draw lakhs of devotees from across the country during Shravan.

Kanwar Yatra: Where Faith, Governance & Politics Converge

'Necessary for safety': Uttarakhand police enforces 13-ft height limit on Kanwars, sends back those crossing mark

Police said vehicle-borne Kanwars taller than 13 feet are being stopped at entry points to ensure safety and smooth traffic during the Shravan Kanwar Yatra.

251-foot Tricolour Kanwar steels the spotlight during Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar

Around a dozen Kanwariyas collected holy Ganga water from Har Ki Pauri before beginning their journey with the massive Tricolour-themed Kanwar.

Kanwar Yatra 2026: Essential Dos And Don'ts Of The Sacred Pilgrimage Dedicated To Lord Shiva

Water Police Rescue 2 Kanwariyas Drowning In Ganga At Har Ki Pauri - VIDEO

Shravan Devotion Rewarded? Pregnant Kanwariya Delivers Twin boys In UP's Muzaffarnagar During Kanwar Yatra; Video Goes Viral

Ambulance with patient stranded for 50 minutes in Gzb after crash with kanwar trolley

An ambulance carrying a snakebite patient was stranded for nearly an hour by kanwariyas. Pilgrims blocked the Delhi-Meerut road after alleging damage to their kanwar and trolley. Police intervened to clear the passage and restore normal traffic flow. Traffic diversions were advanced due to rising pilgrim numbers and Monday's disruption. These measures will significantly alter traffic movement until the pilgrimage concludes.

UP Govt To Shower Flower Petals On Kanwariyas By Helicopter Across 7 Districts On Aug 9-10

Kanwariyas 'Assault' Cops In Meerut Over Minor Dispute? Police Clarify Over Viral Video Showing Violence

Ghaziabad schools shut till August 12 amid Kanwar Yatra

All schools, including CBSE and ICSE, degree and higher colleges, will be shut between August 4-12, an official order issued by district inspector of schools.

U.P. plans helicopter flower showers for kanwariyas across seven western districts

The helicopter's total flying time on the first day will be six hours and 10 minutes; the total flying time on the second day will be three hours and 45 minute

Constable injured as two groups of Kanwariyas clash in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut

Police counselled the two groups and warned them against repeating such behaviour before allowing them to continue their journey

Kanwar Yatra Is A Remarkable Confluence Of Faith & Discipline.

Kanwar Yatra in burqa: SDM court summons Tamanna Malik, husband

An SDM court issued notices to Tamanna Malik and her husband Aman Tyagi. This action followed Malik's announcement to undertake the Kanwar Yatra while wearing a burqa. Police cited apprehension of a potential breach of peace and law-and-order concerns. The couple was bound down on personal bonds as a preventive measure. They must appear before the court to provide an explanation for their decision.

Kanwar Yatra: The Eternal Message of 'Bol Bam'

Kanwar Yatra: The Eternal Message of 'Bol Bam'

Kanwar Yatra 2026: Videos Of Traffic Diversions, Oversized DJ Vehicles Blocking Roads Go Viral, Trigger Public Concerns Across Delhi-NCR, Western UP

3 kanwariyas killed as their bike rams truck from behind on Ghaziabad highway

3 kanwariyas killed as their bike rams truck from behind on Ghaziabad highway

Supreme Court grants States six weeks to respond to plea on disclosure of identity of shop owners

PIL petition seeks such disclosure requirements as a measure to safeguard consumer rights

Two Kanwariyas Killed As Car Rams Motorcycle In UP: Cops

The incident took place on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway on Wednesday, police said.

Kanwariyas Attacked With Sticks & Iron Rods After Minor Collision With Car In Gwalior; Protestors Block Road

23-year-old Kanwariya killed, 2 injured as motorcycle collides with bus in Haridwar

A 23-year-old Kanwariya was killed and two others injured after their motorcycle collided with a UTC bus on the Haridwar-Najibabad highway in Uttarakhand.

Indore IMC Cleans Kawad Yatra Routes Within An Hour As Thousands Head To Ujjain

'Kaan Pakad Ke Maafi Maang': Kanwar Yatris Allegedly Ask Puneet Superstar To Apologise During Yatra - Video Viral

Shahi paneer, pizza, momo without onion, garlic. Kanwar camps striking perfect balance on menus

The UP government said the district authorities are continuously inspecting private camps to monitor food quality, hygiene standards, and overall arrangements.

Yogi Adityanath showers petals on Kanwariyas in Meerut | Watch

Earlier in the day, the UP CM conducted an aerial survey by helicopter over the Meerut region to review the arrangements in place for the pilgrimage.

100+ horns on a bike? Video of Uttarakhand Police ‘seizing’ modified motorcycle goes viral

A motorcycle fitted with over 100 horns has gained viral attention on social media, allegedly seized by Uttarakhand Police during the Kanwar Yatra.

Uttar Pradesh: Agni-5 Missile Themed Kanwar Draws Crowds During Sawan Yatra On Haridwar-Delhi Route

U.P. CM Yogi showers flowers on Kanwariyas, describes Kanwar Yatra as unparalleled example of devotion, unity

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the Kanwar Yatra as an unparalleled example of devotion, dedication, social and national unity and harmony

Punjab: 3 kanwariyas killed, 1 injured in Sirhind after vehicle hit from behind

The deceased have been identified as Jagdish, Mahinder Pal and Deepak Kumar, while another person was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.

UP CM Yogi Showers Flowers On Kanwariyas, Says 4.5 Crore Expected By Shivratri

Around 4 to 4.5 crore devotees are expected to participate in the Kanwar Yatra.

2 Kanwariyas die in separate hit-and-run accidents in Haridwar: Police

Police teams in both cases are examining CCTV footage from the accident areas and investigating to trace the vehicles and their drivers

Kanwar Yatra Goes High-Tech: Every Facility For Shiva Devotees Available At One Click Under The Yogi Government

Kanwar Yatra 2026: Traffic restrictions in Delhi, U.P., and Haryana

Due to the Kanwar Yatra, specific advisories have been issued by authorities to ease the commute of citizens of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Joins Baneshwari Kanwar Yatra Welcome In Indore

Bass & bother: Why traffic hums in your 12th floor highrise flat but kanwar truck boomboxes rattle windows

The physics of low-frequency sound explains why the trucks reach where traffic noise cannot — and why India's noise pollution rules don't fully account for it 

MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Joins Sanskar Kanwar Yatra In Jabalpur, Walks With Devotees Carrying Kanwar On Shoulders | VIDEO

Double joy during Kanwar Yatra: Delhi woman delivers twin boys in UP

Double joy during Kanwar Yatra: Delhi woman delivers twin boys in UP

Driver dies days after assault by group of kanwariyas in Uttar Pradesh; FIRs give conflicting accounts

Azeem was beaten up allegedly by an auto driver and kanwariyas; auto driver’s family blames Azeem

U.P.: 5 killed, 41 injured in separate road accidents involving devotees, Kanwars

The highest number of casualties was reported from Kaushambi, where a pilgrim was killed and 30 others, including the driver, were injured

Sawan Shivratri: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad roads witness traffic. Check routes to avoid

Kanwar traffic advisory: Roads linking Ghaziabad and Noida to Delhi are witnessing heavy traffic jams due to heavy rush of Kanwar pilgrims.

On final day on Yatra, relay race-like ‘Daak Kanwar’ takes spotlight

The last days of 'Kanwar Yatra' are dominated by 'Daak Kanwar', an intense practice requiring the pilgrims to carry holy water without stopping midway.

'Nandi Bike’ Goes Viral During Kanwar Yatra, Leaves Social Media In Splits - WATCH

Kanwariyas form human chain to let Muslim man's funeral procession cross highway

The funeral procession of 40-year-old Nizam, who died of heart attack, had to cross the highway as the graveyard was on the other side.

Record 48 million Kanwariyas visit Haridwar in 2026 Kanwar fair: Officials

As many as 6.36 million devotees arrived in Haridwar on Monday alone to collect holy Ganga water, which they carried back

'Couldn't Pass UP Police Exam Due To Reservation': Woman Scores 266 Marks, Still Misses Selection; Takes 61-Litre Kanwar Yatra | Video

5 Injured After Kanwar Yatra DJ Vehicle Touches Power Line In Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara

110 decibels of devotion and the asuras in Kanwar Yatra

110 decibels of devotion and the asuras in Kanwar Yatra

7000 tonnes of garbage: Haridwar readies for “mega clean-up” after Kanwariyas depart

Experts have called for quick disposal of the garbage as the spectre of worsening pollution and disease looms over Haridwar, a popular pilgrimage for millions through the year.

2 Kanwariyas Killed, 1 Injured After Tractor Hits Them In UP

Police have taken the bodies into custody and sent them for post-mortem examination.

Kanwar Yatra leaves 7,000 tonnes of waste in Haridwar; urine-filled bottles found at Har Ki Pauri

The municipal administration launches cleanup drive with around 1,000 additional sanitation workers and more than 80 vehicles. Religious outfit says it plans to launch an awareness drive next year to discourage pilgrims from leaving behind waste and bottles in the ghats

Two arrested after Muslim man dies following alleged assault by Kanwariyas

Hapur Police have arrested two men, Lokesh and Shivam, in connection with the death of 27-year-old Mohd Azeem, who died from injuries sustained during an alleged assault by kanwariyas following a road accident

Gen Z’s kanwariyas: barefoot and bereft

On Haridwar’s holy but littered ghats, people in their 20s– almost all men– arrived in millions. Some had spent a month’s wage to get there; almost all could not afford a room for the night. Those who spoke to Ishita Mishra leaned heavily towards the BJP and believed their parents knew best. Less than a month after the youth protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, at this Hindu religious gathering, where more than half the crowd were Gen Z-ers, the central idea was to conform, to abide by tradition and uphold the system

Jharkhand Bus Accident: 3 Nepalese Kanwariyas Killed, 10 Injured As Pilgrim Bus Rams Stationary Vehicle In Koderma | Video

'I Have Stepped Into Mumbra': Nitesh Rane’s Kanwar Yatra Visit Triggers Political Row

Four Kanwariyas feared drowned while bathing in Ganga at UP's Farrukhabad

Four Kanwariyas feared drowned while bathing in Ganga at UP's Farrukhabad

Hundreds of devotees take part in ‘Kavad Yatra’