Kanwar Yatra 2024

Important information

Kanwar yatra or Kavad yatra is an annual pilgrimage of Lord Shiva. It starts in the month of July or August or the month of Saavan as per Hindu calendar.  During this pilgrimage, the devotees of Lord Shiva fill the water from the Holy Ganges at Gangotri, Gaumukh and Haridwar in their Kanwar and bring the same to their native place. Then they offer this water to Lord Shiva and perform His Jalabhishek.

The devotees from different part of India especially West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi take part in this pilgrimage. The devotes start their pilgrimage from Haridwar or Gaumukh and reach their native place on or before Shivratri. On the day of Shivratri festival, the holy water is offered to Lord Shiva on His Shiv-linga.

Based on the old beliefs of Sanatan Dharma, which Shivling should be anointed with Ganges water in the month of Sawan?

According to mythology, Gangajal can be offered to only Swayambhu Shivlingas or 12 jyotirlingas. But these days, people offer the Gangajal to Shivlingas established in their homes and perform the jalabhishek.

Due to this reason, the devotees travel hundreds of kms and bring the holy Gangajal. Earlier the devotees would complete the pilgrimage on their feet but these days motor vehicles are also used to cover the distance. During the pilgrimage, people organise camps for the devotees for them to take rest and get fresh.

Why is the month of Sawan considered sacred?

The month of Saavan is also called as the holy month of Lord Shiva. The devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast on Mondays but the fasts observed on the Mondays falling in this month have more importance. It is said that during this month when all the deities take rest then Lord Shiva drives this universe. All the major events related to Lord Shiva are believed to have happened in this month of Saavan. Some of the events samudra-manthan and drinking of poison, The marriage of Lord Shiva, the slaying of Bhasmasura by Kamadeva are believed to have occurred during this month only.

How to worship Shiva on a Monday in the month of Shravan?

During the puja, bel-patra, bhang, dhatura, durvakur etc are offered to Lord Shiva.  Apart from these, the panchamrut made from milk, ghee, honey, curd and sugar when  offered to Lord Shiva pleases Him and brings His blessings.




FAQ(S)


When is start Kanwar Yatra 2024?

Kanwar Yatra start on Monday, 22 July 2024 and end Friday, 02 August 2024.


When will the water rise in 2024?

In 2024 it will rise on Friday, 02 August.


When is Shivratri in Sawan 2024?

The first Shivratri of Sawan will fall on Friday, 02 August 2024. The most auspicious time for worship will be from 12:06 AM to 12:49 AM on the night of 02 August. Know other auspicious times of Shivratri Puja...

  • Ratri First Prahar Puja Time - 07:11 PM to 09:49 PM
  • Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time - 09:49 PM to 12:27 AM, Aug 03
  • Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time - 12:27 AM to 03:06 AM, Aug 03
  • Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 03:06 AM to 05:44 AM, Aug 03

When does Kavad and Kanwar Yatra start?

It starts in the month of July or August or the month of Saavan as per Hindu calendar. This Year Kanwar Yatra will Start on Monday, 22 July 2024 and end Friday, 02 August 2024.








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