Uttarakhand: Shardiya Kanwar Yatra begins in Haridwar ahead of Maha Shivratri

Feb 15, 2025

The yatra, which runs from February 15 to February 26, culminates on Maha Shivratri, when devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel to fetch holy Ganga...

Haridwar Police orders eatery owners on Kanwar Yatra route to display names

Jul 20, 2024

After the Uttar Pradesh government mandated all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names, triggering political outrage, the Haridwar Police...

UP prohibits sale and purchase of meat in open on Kanwar Yatra route

Jun 28, 2023

"Respecting the faith of the Kanwar devotees, there should be no sale and purchase of meat in the open anywhere on the Kanwar Yatra...

Uttarakhand Kanwar Yatra: Attendees asked to carry ID cards, take smaller 'kanwars'

Jun 24, 2023

Garhwal Police Commissioner Sushil Kumar on Saturday said that it is recommended that Kanwar Yatris carry their government-issued ID card with them during the...

UP govt in talks with Kanwar Unions over Yatra

Jul 16, 2021

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 16 : Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said that it is in talks with Kanwar Sanghs (unions) on the...

Uttarakhand Kanwar Yatra: Green corridor to be made for Kanwaris from Haridwar city to Gurukul Narsan near UP border

Jun 25, 2023

During the Kanwar Yatra, a green corridor will be made for the Kanwaris from Haridwar city to Gurukul Narsan, adjacent to the border of...