Kanwar Yatra is the holy walk devotees start from their homes and end up at Haridwar after offering holy water of River Ganga to Lord Shiva in Shrawan mas.
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Introduction
India is going to witness majestic shravan mas in the year 2025. We are getting this sacred opportunity to celebrate the bhakti of Lord Shiva in a most auspicious way. This year, it is going to be 4 Mondays in shrawan mas.
Significance and dates of Kanwar Yatra 2025
Shrawan mas is an auspicious month of Hindu Panchang. It is the month of worshipping the majestic and holy vibrations of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parwati.
Kanwar Yatra starts with shrawan mas. We are having Kanwar Yatra from 11th July 2025 and will end up on 9th August 2025. Devotees worship their deity with full devotion and carry Kanwar and walk miles to Ganga river to fill the holy water.
Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva by kanwariyas
Hence, it is believed that shaivianites get the holy water in kanwar to do Jalabhishek of lord Shiva on sawan Shivratri (23rd July 2025). They put two earthen pots on a bamboo stick. And, these pots are called Vishnughat and Brahmaghat. However, these Kanwar are considered to be amalgamation of trinity of gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.
Moreover, Devotees goes to Haridwar, Gangotri, Gaumukh and like places to collect gangajal to offer it to Lord Shiva.
What is the date of Kanwar Yatra on sawan Shivratri 2025?
Kanwar yatra will start July 11, 2025 and will conclude August 9, 2025.
The tithi of Sawan Shivratri will start at 4:39 AM on July 23, 2025. Although, the tithi will end up at 2:28 AM on July 24, 2025. Fast will be observed on Wednsday, July 23, 2025.
Disclaimer : All the tithi details are taken from dirkpanchang.com for information purpose only.
Who was the first kanwariya?
Kanwariya is a person who carries the kanwar all though out his journey over his shoulder.
Namely, it is believed that Lord Parshuram was the first kanwariya on the Earth. Few of the legends says that Ravana was the first Kanwariya.
Dont’s in Kanwar Yatra
- Alcohol and related substance are not allowed during Kanwar Yatra.
- No non-veg and tamsik food allowed.
- One need to have bathing rituals done before touching the Kanwar.
- No vehicle is allowed. Kanwar Yatra is always done on foot.
- One can not keep Kanwar on floor. It is advised to keep it above floor even when the devotee is sleeping. They are advised to hang it on a place above the floor.
What are the benefits of Kanwar yatra?
Apparently, it is believed that Kanwar Yatra is a very pious and auspicious event in the life of a shaivianite.
- One gets the blessings of Aswhwamegh Yagya.
- A childless couple gets the blessings of being parents.
- All your wishes gets fulfilled.
- You are free from the cycle of life and death.
Conclusion
Kanwar yatra is regarded as a journey of self growth and spiritual awakening. Let’s indulge in chants of Har Har Mahadev on this Shrawan mas and get mesmerising view of Kanwar Yatra to feel the bliss.
Har Har Mahadev.
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