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Kanwar Yatra Kanwar Yatra is the annual auspicious pilgrimage of the devotees of Lord Shiva. During this pilgrimage, the “bearer” called ‘Kanvaria’ visit Hindu pilgrimage places like Gangotri and Gaumukh in Uttarakhand and Haridwar, and Sultanganj in Bihar, to fetch water or “Gangajal” from the River Ganga or the Holy Ganges and then offer the jal in Lord Shiva temples. This Yatra takes place during the auspicious Hindu month of ‘Shravan’, also known as Shravan Month, that is usually the period from July to August. IMP. TIPS: Facts about Kanwar Yatra, Origin of Kanwar Yatra The Kanwar Yatra from Sultanganj to Devgarh in the Indian state of Bihar and Jharkhand respectively, is done by the ‘Kanvarias’ the year round. They undertake this long and tiring 100 km journey barefoot with enthusiasm and utmost devotion. The Gangajal bought from the Yatra is then poured on Baba Baidyanath Temple at Devgarh by the Kanwariyas. In earlier times, this yatra was performed i...

 Facts about Kanwar Yatra Sawan is here! Sawan is synonymous with Lord Shiva and his worshippers, also known as Kanwariyas, they travel to places like Haridwar, Allahabad, Gaumukh, and Gangotri in Uttarakhan and Sultanganj in Bihar to get Gangajal, i.e. the holy water from the river Ganaga, to offer to Lord Shiva. IMP. TIPS:  Kanwar Yatra: Significance and Rituals ,  Origin of Kanwar Yatra The Yatra is not only about pleasing Lord Shiva, but is also to improve one’s personality. Undertaking this yatra makes the devotees confident and more focused as individuals. One understands and feels the inner power and strength. Each year many devotees take Gangajal from far way places to other places and offer the holy water on the Shiva Lingams in Shiva Temples. Here are some must know facts about this practice of  Kanwar Yatra : The total distance between Sultanganj and Deoghar is 115 kms and the total journey takes around 4 to 5 day...