Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Kanwar Yatris coming from different states to Haridwar

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 30 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed the Kanwar Yatris (Shiva devotees) who came from different states at Om Pul Ghat near Damkothi, Haridwar, by washing their feet and offering garlands, shawls, and Gangajal.
Welcoming the Kanwariyas who came to Uttarakhand from different states of the country, he said that Haridwar is the centre of devotion for the whole country. This holy place has the special blessings of Mother Ganga and Lord Bholenath. "Kanwar Yatra has special significance in the month of Shravan. The state government has the privilege of welcoming the Kanwariyas. By making the Kanwar Yatra smooth and safe, the government is working as a supporter of the Kanwariyas in this journey. Serving the Kanwariyas is a virtuous act for everyone," CM Dhami said.
He described the welcoming of Kanwariyas with flower showers as the tradition of Atithi Devo Bhavah of Devbhoomi.
The Chief Minister said, "We should not only enjoy the journey by joining the system, but also contribute to the successful progress of the Kanwar Yatra program of the holy month of Shravan by showing self-discipline with faith and belief."
The Chief Minister also wished all the devotees involved in the Kanwar Yatra a smooth and safe journey. The Chief Minister said that with immense reverence, devotees from different parts of the country are coming on the Kanwar Yatra, carrying the country's pride and pride tricolor along with reverence and faith. He has also appealed to the Kanwar pilgrims to follow the traffic rules and the guidelines issued by the government administration.
Addressing the Shiv Samagam program organized at Om Pul Ghat, the Chief Minister said that the state government is working to preserve the Sanatan culture along with faith and development. He said that all Kanwar devotees will take Ganga water and perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva.
The Chief Minister also appreciated the cooperation of the district administration, saints, public representatives, social organizations, voluntary organizations for the smooth management of the Kanwar fair. He said that the state government has made adequate arrangements for health camps, toilets, parking, tin sheds, resting places at various places for the Kanwar Yatra. This year the arrangements have been improved further as compared to last year.
He said that last year, about four crore Kanwariyas came to Uttarakhand in the Kanwar Yatra. With the blessings of Lord Bholenath, last year's journey was completed safely. He said that this year also, a large number of Kanwariyas are expected to come to Uttarakhand for which the government administration is fully prepared.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a special attachment to Uttarakhand. "The grand and divine Kedarnath has been built under his leadership. Work is going on on the master plan in Badrinath. A grand Ram temple is being constructed under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. The reconstruction work of various temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakal has been done with grandeur. Work on the Haridwar Rishikesh Corridor will commence soon, which will provide more convenience to Kanwad pilgrims in the coming times," he added.