Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Haridwar Prepares for Kanwar Mela with 5 Crore Pilgrims Expected
Imagine a big religious gathering called the Kanwar Mela happening in Haridwar!
It's like a giant party where millions of people come to collect water from the holy river.
This year, they are expecting around 5 crore people to visit.
The officials are making sure there are enough places to park and keeping things clean by adding extra toilets and sanitation workers.
The police are also working hard to manage the crowds and traffic.
The festival will start on July 13th and end on July 23rd, which is a special day called Maha Shivaratri.
Haridwar is preparing for the Kanwar Mela.
The event will begin on July 13 and conclude on July 23.
Approximately 5 crore pilgrims are anticipated to visit Haridwar.
Authorities plan to enhance parking and sanitation.
The SSP has ordered the removal of encroachments from the Kanwar route.
- Who
- Devotees and authorities in Haridwar.
- What
- Preparations for the Kanwar Mela, a religious gathering.
- When
- July 13 to July 23.
- Where
- Haridwar.
- Why
- To facilitate the Kanwar Yatra, a religious gathering.
- Event
- Kanwar Mela
- Expected Pilgrims
- Around 5 crore
- Start Date
- July 13
- End Date
- July 23 (Maha Shivaratri)
- Location
- Haridwar
- Involved Authorities
- Police and administration of Haridwar