Kanwar Yatra
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Modi-Yogi T-shirts popular with kanwarias this year
India | Jul 22, 2019, 10:33 AM ISTThe Kanwar Yatra began on July 17 and will continue till 15 August. During the month of Sawan, all the yatris collect water from the Ganga river and offer to various Shiva temples.
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Sawan 2019 Kanwar Yatra: Significance, origin, rules; All you need to know
Books & Culture | Jul 22, 2019, 12:08 AM ISTSawan 2019 Kanwar Yatra: Know all about the holy month of Shravan here.
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Sawan Start Date 2019: Know why Solah Somwars are important during holy month of Lord Shiva
Books & Culture | Jul 18, 2019, 01:24 PM ISTIn Sawan month which began on June 17, fasts of Solah Somwars are kept for 16 Mondays that begin from the first of the Sawan month. There are four Mondays that fall in this particular month.
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Ghaziabad preparing to welcome Kanwarias
India | Jul 09, 2019, 09:29 AM ISTThe Ghaziabad district administration has geared up to make the National Highway-58 (NH 58) and Chaudhary Charan Singh Kanwar Marg on the upper Ganges canal hassle-free for movement of kanwarias (Shiv devotees) who are expected to reach the city, via these two routes from Haridwar, by July 30, an official said.
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Yogi Adityanath orders shutdown of Liquor shops, slaughterhouses on Kanwar yatra route
India | Jul 08, 2019, 06:22 PM ISTChief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to ensure no liquor shops and unauthorised slaughterhouses function on the route of the upcoming Kanwar yatras to various Shiva temples in the state. The month-long yatra will start from July 17 with the beginning of the Hindu month of 'Saawan'.
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Drones, snipers to keep hawk's eye on Kanwar Yatra
India | Jul 07, 2019, 10:19 PM ISTDrones and a helicopter will be used for aerial surveillance during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, while snipers and teams of Anti-Terror Squad will be positioned at crucial spots to ensure security of thousands of pilgrims, top Uttar Pradesh government officials said Sunday.
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Kanwar Yatra attacked in Tonk, section 144 imposed in the city following tension
News | Aug 24, 2018, 10:38 AM ISTKanwar Yatra attacked in Tonk, section 144 imposed after tension in the city
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Supreme Court angry over Kanwariya vandalism, asks police to take strong action
India | Aug 10, 2018, 01:51 PM ISTThe apex court's directive comes days after a group of 'Kanwariyas' vandalised a car in Delhi's Moti Nagar as it had brushed passed one of them.
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Kanwariyas vandalises a car after it accidently touches one of their member in Delhi
News | Aug 08, 2018, 08:26 AM ISTKanwariyas vandalises a car after it accidently touches one of their member in Delhi
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11 injured in clash over Kanwar Yatra in Greater Noida village
India | Aug 07, 2018, 07:02 AM ISTOne of the groups held a prayer at a village temple and decided to take out their own Kanwar Yatra. A heated argument took place after the members of the other side arrived.
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Sawan Somvar: Devotees queue up at Shiva temples, Ghaziabad schools closed for Kanwar yatra
India | Aug 06, 2018, 08:06 AM ISTThe Mondays of the sawan month are considered auspicious and are celebrated by observing fast and offering special prayers to Lord Shiva by Hindus across the country.
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Ghaziabad: District administration orders closure of schools, colleges from August 5-9 in view of Kanwar Yatra
India | Aug 05, 2018, 09:35 PM ISTThe district administraton officials also urged all the school authorities-both government and privare to postpone the term examinations scheduled during the period.
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Delhi traffic police issue advisory for smooth Kanwar Yatra
India | Jul 30, 2018, 11:47 PM ISTThe Delhi traffic police have also prepared a route diversion plan, to ensure smooth movement for the Kanwar Yatris and for the daily commuters.
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Aaj Ka Viral: Kanwar yatra is turning into a chaotic after pelted stones at the pilgrims in Bareilly
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Kanwar Yatra: Heavy traffic jam despite road diversions in Ghaziabad
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Kanwar Yatra Security Tightened after Amarnath terror attack
News | Jul 11, 2017, 10:02 PM IST