Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi Celebrates Shravan Shivratri with Kanwar Pilgrimage
On Wednesday, people known as Kanwariyas celebrated Shravan Shivratri in Delhi.
They went to temples to pour holy water on Lord Shiva, a Hindu god.
They brought the water from Rishikesh and Haridwar.
The temples were decorated, and people sang songs.
Devotees went to temples early with flowers and milk.
They fast on Mondays during the month of 'Sawan'.
The government helped by setting up camps for the pilgrims.
Kanwariyas celebrated Shravan Shivratri in Delhi by offering 'Jal Abhishek' to Lord Shiva.
Temples across the city, especially in rural areas, were decorated with flowers.
Pilgrims brought holy Ganga water from Rishikesh and Haridwar.
Devotees started visiting Shiva temples early in the morning with offerings.
The Delhi government made arrangements for the Kanwar Yatra.
- Who
- Kanwariyas
- What
- Kanwariyas offered 'Jal Abhishek' to Lord Shiva on Shravan Shivratri.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To seek blessings from Lord Shiva and observe traditions during 'Sawan'.
- Event
- Shravan Shivratri
- Participants
- Kanwariyas
- Activity
- Offering 'Jal Abhishek'
- Deity
- Lord Shiva
- Water Source
- Ganga from Rishikesh and Haridwar
- Significance
- Auspicious occasion during Shravan month