Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Kanwar Yatra Concludes in Haridwar; Millions of Devotees Attend
The Kanwar Yatra, a big religious event, just ended in Haridwar.
Lots of people, over 45 million, came to get water from the holy Ganga river.
They then went to temples, especially the ones dedicated to Lord Shiva, to pour the water as a special offering.
People were chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole'.
The main place for this was the Dakshaprajapati Mahadev temple.
Even local government officials joined in to show their respect.
It was a smooth event, and everyone was thankful.
The Kanwar Yatra concluded in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, after a fortnight.
Over 4.5 crore devotees visited Haridwar to collect Ganga water.
Devotees performed 'jalabhishek' at Shiva temples on Sawan Shivratri.
The Dakshaprajapati Mahadev temple in Kankhal was a focal point.
District officials performed Ganga puja at Har Ki Pauri.
- Who
- Over 4.5 crore devotees and local officials.
- What
- The conclusion of the Kanwar Yatra.
- When
- The Yatra ended on Wednesday after a fortnight.
- Where
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- To collect Ganga water and perform 'jalabhishek' at Shiva temples.
- Event
- Kanwar Yatra
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Duration
- Fortnight
- Devotees
- 4.5+ crore
- Main Activity
- Collecting Ganga water, 'jalabhishek'
- Key Temple
- Daksha temple