Kanwar yatra 2022: know the significance of the Kanwar yatra and the time it will end

Dumbi Kanvad Yatra in the colour of Lord Shiva has now reached its peak, on the day of Shivaratri, devotees will anoint Lord Shiva with their devotion, affection and love. Kanwar Yatra is a holy pilgrimage celebrated by the devotees of Lord Shiva. This year, the Kanwar Yatra started on July 14, 2022, and will continue till the day of Shivratri, which will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Kanwar Yatra is performed by the devotees of Lord Shiva in the month of Sawan. The devotees who participate in this Yatra are known as Kanwariyas. They bring Ganga water from different regions and go back to their hometowns and offer it to the Shivling. This day is Shivratri, which falls on Trayodashi Tithi in Krishna Paksha in Shravan month.

History of Kanwar Yatra:
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Parashurama, who is known to be a great devotee of Lord Shiva, performed this Kanwar Yatra for the first time during the month of Shravan. Since then this Kanwar Yatra is being performed by the saints and Kanwar Yatra is mainly celebrated during the month of Shravan. This fair is known as 'Shravan Mela' and in this Kanwar Yatra not only men but women, children and the elderly all participate enthusiastically. Devotees travel to different places to bring Ganga water and complete the Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva on the day of Shivaratri.

Importance of Kanwar Yatra
Kanwar Yatra is a unique journey, even if it is being performed by devotees. It is a holy and arduous journey that devotees from all over India especially in North India undertake to fetch Ganga water from various holy places, which are Gaumukh, Gangotri, Rishikesh and Haridwar. Devotees take a holy dip in the holy Ganges and they carry Kanwar on their shoulders. Kanwar is a small pole made of bamboo with pots tied at both ends. Devotees fill those pots with Gangajal and then start their Kanwar Yatra on foot and some devotees are also seen barefoot.
Travel to your destination at different places in India. Some devotees also use cycles, scooters, motorcycles, jeeps or mini trucks to complete this journey. The only thing to keep in mind is that at any point of the yatra, the Kanwar should not touch the ground.
Many NGOs and groups of people come forward on this religious yatra and organize camps providing water, food, sweets, fruits, tea, and milk and make proper arrangements for the rest of the devotees. is of great importance. By following this form of worship, Kanwariyas take a spiritual break and chant Shiva mantras and hymns during their journey. It is also believed that by completing the Kanwar Yatra, the Kanwariyas get blessings from Lord Shiva and all their wishes are fulfilled.

Chanakya Niti: If you dispute with these people, your energy will be wasted and nothing will be achieved except remorse. 

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