Sawan Kanwar Yatra 2025 — Dates, Significance, And Rules For Devotees

Sawan Kanwar Yatra 2025: The holy month of Sawan holds special importance for Lord Shiv's devotees. It is a time for intense devotion, fasting, and worship. One of the most awaited events of this month is the Kanwar Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage filled with faith and spiritual energy.

During this annual Yatra, Kanwariyas chant “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bam Bam Bhole” as they journey to various Shiv temples. Devotees collect holy Ganga water from pilgrimage sites like Haridwar and Gangotri and offer it to the Shivling through an Abhishek ritual. It is believed that the Kanwar Yatra was first undertaken by Lord Parshuram, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiv. Since then, the tradition has come to represent unwavering faith and devotion.

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Sawan Kanwar Yatra 2025 Start Date

This year, the month of Sawan begins on July 11, 2025, and ends on August 9, 2025. The Kanwar Yatra will also begin from July 11 and continue for 30 days.

Kanwar Yatra 2025 Rules For Devotees

Participants of the Kanwar Yatra, known as Kanwariyas, must follow specific rules during their journey:

• Devotees must maintain purity in thoughts, words, and actions. They should refrain from alcohol, tobacco, pan, gutka, and other intoxicants.
• Once the Yatra begins, the water-filled Kanwar must not be placed on the ground. If it is, the devotee must start the journey afresh.
• After relieving themselves, Kanwariyas must bathe before touching the Kanwar again.
• They must avoid contact with leather items during the Yatra.

What Happens During The Kanwar Yatra?

The Kanwar Yatra is a deeply spiritual journey dedicated to Lord Shiv. Devotees travel, mostly on foot, from places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Gaumukh, and Sultanganj, carrying holy water. They then reach their destination temples and perform Shivling Abhishek with the sacred water.

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