Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Boxer Completes 600km Kanwar Yatra in Himachal Pradesh
Kritika, a 21-year-old boxer from Himachal Pradesh, walked a very long distance to complete a special trip called a Kanwar Yatra.
This year, she walked 600 kilometers, carrying water from a holy place called Gaumukh back to her village.
She then poured the water on a statue of the god Shiva at her village's temple.
She did this for the second time in a row, and her family and neighbors were there to celebrate with her.
Her dad and other family members have done this before, which inspired her to participate.
Kritika, a state-level boxer from Himachal Pradesh, completed a 600 km Kanwar Yatra on foot.
The pilgrimage involved carrying Ganga water from Gaumukh to her hometown.
She performed 'jalabhishek' at her village's Omkareshwar temple.
This was her second consecutive year undertaking the pilgrimage.
She was accompanied by family members and villagers.
- Who
- Kritika, a 21-year-old state-level boxer.
- What
- A state level boxer completed a 600 km Kanwar Yatra on foot, carrying Ganga water.
- When
- During the month of Sawan.
- Where
- From Gaumukh to her hometown in Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To show devotion and test her strength.
- Name
- Kritika
- Age
- 21
- Profession
- State-level Boxer
- Hometown
- Derdu village, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh
- Yatra Distance
- 600 kilometers
- Education
- Second year student of Bachelor of Physical Education