Kanwar Yatra Pilgrimage Begins in India

The annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage has commenced, with devotees collecting holy water from sacred rivers like the Ganga to carry to Shiva temples across various Indian states.

30 Jul, 04:17 — 30 Jul, 04:17

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Bamboo poles and boomboxes: The kanwar yatra's ancient roots, faith and modern-day frictions

Kanwar yatra 2026 began on Thursday. Pilgrims collect holy water, Gangajal, from the Ganga or other sacred rivers and carry it to Shiva temples across states.

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Kanwar Yatra Pilgrimage Begins in India

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Bamboo poles and boomboxes: The kanwar yatra's ancient roots, faith and modern-day frictions

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