Kanwar Yatra ends; 4.5 crore pilgrims reached Haridwar in 15 days

Haridwar in Uttarakhand resonated with chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev' and ‘Bam Bam Bhole' because the fortnight-long Kanwar Yatra ended on Wednesday with lakhs of devotees thronging the banks of the Ganga to gather the waters of the holy river and carry out ‘jalabhishek' at Shiva temples within the city on Sawan Shivratri.

In line with Mela Management Room sources, greater than 4.5 crore devotees reached Haridwar inside a fortnight this 12 months to gather Ganga water in the course of the Kanwar Yatra.

A seemingly countless stream of saffron-clad devotees was seen on the Dakshaprajapati Mahadev temple advanced within the Kankhal space which is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva's in-laws.
In line with mythological beliefs, holding a promise made to his father-in-law King Daksha, Lord Shiva resides in Kankhal for the complete month of Shravan.

Different Shivalayas of Kankhal, just like the Daridra Bhanjan, Tilbhandeshwar, Bilveshwar, Neeleshwar and Gaurishankar temples, additionally drew massive crowds of devotees.

Haridwar District Justice of the Peace Mayur Dixit and Senior Superintendent of Police Pramod Dobal additionally carried out Ganga puja at Har Ki Pauri together with their subordinate officers. They took water from there and carried out ‘jalabhishek' (providing) on the Daksha temple, expressing gratitude to Lord Shiva for the sleek conclusion of the Kanwar truthful attended every year by crores of devotees.