The administration has established a camp in the area to offer essential facilities for Kanwariyas returning from Haridwar after completing their yatra.
Devotees (Kanwariyas) throng Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganga River. Ask ChatGPT (Representational Image)
A large number of devotees gathered in Haridwar early Wednesday morning to take a holy dip in the Ganga River on the occasion of 'Shravan' Shivratri and the concluding day of the Kanwar Yatra 2025.
Chandausi Circle Officer in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, Anuj Chaudhary, said that the administration has set up a camp in the area to provide basic amenities for the devotees (Kanwariyas) returning from Haridwar during their yatra, reported ANI.
Speaking to ANI, Anuj Chaudhary emphasised that the camp has all the essential facilities, including food and medical care.
"The camp has been running for 3–4 days for all the devotees who are bringing the sacred water from Haridwar. Those who require medical attention have been provided with facilities. Arrangements for refreshments, drinking water, and medicines have been made for all of them here. This deployment has been made for all of them here. This deployment has been there for the last 10 to 12 days. There is a separate deployment both inside and outside the temple premises, with cameras also installed. The route has also been diverted from the side from which Kanwariyas are coming," CO Chaudhary said, reported ANI.
Meanwhile, the administration in Bulandshahr has implemented a multi-layered security arrangement to ensure a safe and smooth passage for the pilgrims.
Additionally, the sacred festival of Sawan Shivratri is being celebrated across Uttar Pradesh, with thousands of devotees and Kanwar pilgrims flocking to prominent Shiva temples to offer prayers and perform traditional rituals.
The city also saw a massive influx of devotees at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the most sacred Jyotirlingas in India. Long queues of saffron-clad Kanwar pilgrims—many of whom had walked barefoot for days—lined the streets, patiently waiting for a glimpse of the deity and to offer their prayers on these spiritually important days, says ANI.
Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year.
During this holy month, devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, chant Shiva mantras, sing devotional bhajans, and perform Rudrabhishek, the ceremonial bathing of the Shiva Lingam. Many follow strict fasting practices, avoiding grains and consuming only fruits, milk, and other foods allowed during the fast.
(Inputs from ANI)
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