Shiv Kawar Yatra: annual pilgrimage for devotees of Lord Shiva

Connection: King Porus | Uttarakhand, North of India

The Shiv Kawar Yatra, also known as Kanwar Yatra, is an annual pilgrimage where devotees of Lord Shiva, referred to as Kanwariyas, carry water from holy sources to their native places for worship.

The water is typically fetched from rivers like the Ganga and its local equivalents.

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Har ki Pauri, thronged by Kanwarias, during the Kavad Mela, Haridwar. Har Ki Pauri, meaning the feet of Lord Vishnu (Hari), is a ghat on the banks of the river Ganga and landmark of the Hindu holy city of Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Key Aspects

Duration: The pilgrimage typically takes place over a period of 10-15 days, with the exact dates varying from year to year.

Water Carrying: Kanwariyas carry water in containers suspended on either side of a pole, known as a kanwar, without allowing it to touch the ground.

Offering: The water is offered to Lord Shiva, often addressed as Bholā भोला (innocent) o Bhole Bābā भोले बाबा (innocent saint), as a form of devotion and worship.

Significance

The pilgrimage is a symbol of devotion, self-discipline, and faith, with devotees undertaking the journey to seek blessings and spiritual growth.

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Sources:

Videos of the Shiv Kawar Yatra filmed by King Porus (Uttarakhand, North of India)