The sacred Kanwar Yatra is an important spiritual journey for devotees of Lord Shiva. Every year during the holy month of Shravan, thousands of devotees from Haryana travel to the holy city of Haridwar to collect sacred water from the Ganga River.
Devotees, known as Kanwariyas, carry beautifully decorated bamboo structures called Kanwar on their shoulders. Many pilgrims start their journey from cities such as Panipat, Karnal, Sonipat, and Rohtak. They walk long distances with devotion while chanting “Bol Bam” and singing devotional songs dedicated to Lord Shiva.
During the journey, several camps are organized by volunteers and local communities along the highways and routes. These camps provide free food, drinking water, medical aid, and resting places for the Kanwariyas. The roads become vibrant with saffron-clad devotees showing strong faith and unity.
After reaching Har Ki Pauri, devotees collect the holy Ganga water and return to their hometowns. They then perform Jal Abhishek on Shiva Lingams in temples, completing their sacred pilgrimage.
