North India Statesman
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The holiest and awaited month of the year for Shiva devotees, Sawan, is now just about to come. Along with this, the cheers of ‘Bam-Bamb Bhole’ and ‘Har-Har Mahadev’ will start to resonate the entire atmosphere, because preparations for the biggest padyatra, Kavad Yatra, the biggest padyatra of faith, devotion and dedication have also started.
Millions of Shiva devotees, called ‘Kanwariya’, travel barefoot hundreds of kilometers in this holy month with Haridwar, Gomukh, Sultanganj and other holy rivers in their kavad. They fulfill this difficult journey with Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva by reaching the pagoda of their respective areas. It is a symbol of unwavering faith and belief.
Let’s know the important days and dates of this year:
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Sawan month starts: This year, Shravan month dedicated to Lord Shiva 22 July 2024, Monday Is starting The fall of Monday on the first day is making it even more auspicious.
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Start of Kanwar Yatra: As soon as the holy month of Sawan begins, ie 22 July From the same, the Kandar Yatra will also be launched. From this day, Kanwadis will start their journey to take holy water.
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Sawan Shivaratri (Jalabhishek day): The conclusion and most important day of the yatra is Sawan Shivaratri, when the kanwadis offer the holy Ganga water brought to the Shivling. This year Sawan Shivaratri 6 August 2024, Tuesday Will be celebrated
Many state governments including Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are preparing on a large scale for this visit, so that this journey of faith of crores of Shiva devotees would be easy and safe.
Everywhere Shiva!
