At least nine Kanwar Yatra <keyword id="19904938" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pilgrims" source="keywords">pilgrims</keyword> were <keyword id="20120340" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electrocuted" source="keywords">electrocuted</keyword> to <keyword id="19895994" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="death" source="keywords">death</keyword> and three others sustained injuries when they came in contact with a high-tension overhead wire in <keyword id="19903647" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bihar" source="keywords">Bihar</keyword>'s <keyword id="22669268" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vaishali-district" source="keywords">Vaishali district</keyword>, a senior official said on Monday. The incident took place in Sultanpur village in Industrial police station area in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Officials investigating the matter said action will be taken if lapses are found in anyone's part. "Nine pilgrims (<keyword id="22477203" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kanwariyas" source="keywords">Kanwariyas</keyword>) died and three sustained severe injuries when a high tension overhead wire fell on their vehicle in Sultanpur village under the jurisdiction of Industrial police station in Vaishali district. "The incident took place in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday when the Kanwariyas were going to Baba Harihar Nath Temple in Sonepur to perform Jalabhishekh," Rambabu Baitha, Sub-divisional Officer of Hajipur-Sadar, told reporters. Baitha had earlier said that eight people died in the incident. The injured persons have been admitted to a hospital where their condition is stated to be stable. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination and the matter is being investigated, he added.

Bihar: Nine Kanwariyas electrocuted to death, three injured

The <keyword id="19895345" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Supreme-Court" source="keywords">Supreme Court</keyword> on Monday ordered an interim stay on the directives issued by BJP-ruled <keyword id="19894922" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttar-Pradesh" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Uttar Pradesh" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Uttar Pradesh">Uttar Pradesh</keyword> and <keyword id="19918812" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttarakhand" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Uttarakhand" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Uttarakhand">Uttarakhand</keyword> asking <keyword id="21485673" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="eateries" source="keywords">eateries</keyword> along the <keyword id="21111319" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kanwar-Yatra" source="keywords">Kanwar Yatra</keyword> routes to display the names of their owners, staff and other details, a move the opposition has claimed is intended to promote religious discrimination. Issuing notice to the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, where the Ujjain municipal body has issued a similar <keyword id="20003910" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="directive" source="keywords">directive</keyword>, a bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti, however, said eateries may be required to display the kind of food they are serving like they are vegetarian or non-vegetarian. A large number of devotees travel from various places with 'kanwars' carrying holy water from the Ganga to perform 'jalabhishek' of Shivlings during the Hindu calendar month of 'Shravan'. Many believers shun consuming meat during the month they consider holy. The significant order comes amid an escalating row over the directives, with even BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) joining the chorus for their withdrawal and opposition parties resolving to raise the issue in Parliament. The opposition has alleged that the orders were "communal and divisive" and intended to target Muslims and Scheduled Castes by forcing them to reveal their identity, but the BJP maintained that the step has been taken keeping in mind law and order issues and the religious sentiments of pilgrims. "We deem it appropriate to pass interim order prohibiting the enforcement of the above directives. In other words, food sellers may be required to display kind of food, but must not be forced to display names of owners, staff employed," the bench said and posted the matter for further hearing on Friday. No one appeared for the state governments in the apex court on Monday. The top court was hearing a batch of pleas including those by <keyword id="20034224" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="TMC-MP-Mahua-Moitra" source="keywords">TMC MP Mahua Moitra</keyword>, academician Apoorvanand Jha and columnist Aakar Patel, and <keyword id="22504922" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NGO-Association-of-Protection-of-Civil-Rights" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="NGO Association of Protection of Civil Rights" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="NGO Association of Protection of Civil Rights">NGO Association of Protection of Civil Rights</keyword> challenging the directives. At the outset, the bench asked senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Moitra, if any formal order has been passed in the matter. Singhvi said a "camouflaged" order has been passed to display names of owners of eateries. He asserted the orders passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments is "exclusion by identity" and against the Constitution. Senior advocate Chander Uday Singh, appearing for Association for Protection of Civil Rights, submitted that while the state authorities were claiming the order proposed voluntary compliance, it was being enforced by coercion. "It is not based on any statutory backing. No law gives police commissioner power to do this," he asserted. Asking Singhvi to desist from exaggeration, the bench told him, "These orders have dimensions of safety and hygiene also." Singhvi said Kanwar Yatras have been going on for decades and people of different religious faiths-Islam, Christianity and Buddhism- have been helping <keyword id="22477203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kanwariyas" source="keywords">Kanwariyas</keyword>. He said many vegetarian hotels and restaurants being run by Hindus have Muslim and Dalit employees. "I have been on the Haridwar route many times. There are lot of pure vegetarian restaurants run by Hindus. But if they have Muslim or Dalit employees, can I say I will not go there and eat? Because the food is somehow touched by them (Muslim employees) "These directives are issued without any authority of law, they are being clever. If I disclose, I am damned; if I don't I am damned. What is the rational nexus of giving my name?" he said. Referring to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, Singhvi submitted the law does not prescribe owners to name their eateries after their names. During the hearing, the bench asked,"They (Kanwariyas) worship Shiva, yes? Do they expect the food to be cooked and served and grown by a certain community?" Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the petitioners, submitted that a public notice had been issued by the authorities in Uttar Pradesh. In her plea before the top court, Moitra has sought a stay on the orders passed by the two state governments saying such directives aggravate discord between communities. The TMC leader said forcing disclosure of the names of proprietors and staff, on the stated ground of respecting pilgrims' dietary choices, "makes it clear that dietary choices is a pretext, or a proxy, for the compelled disclosure of personal and, in this case, religious identity", the plea said. It alleged this has been done to create a socially-enforced economic boycott on Muslim shop owners and workers, and the loss of their livelihoods. Days after the Muzaffarnagar police asked all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of owners of eateries, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday extended the controversial order across the state. Besides the two state governments, the BJP-ruled Ujjain Municipal Corporation had directed shop owners to display their names and mobile numbers outside their establishments in the ancient city, home to the famous 'Mahakaal' temple. The month of Shravan starts from July 22 this year and lasts till August 19.

SC stays UP, Uttarakhand govt directive for displaying names of eatery owners on Kanwar Yatra route

Muzaffarnagar, Jul 7 () Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar and Shamli on Monday sealed the borders of the districts with neighbouring states of Uttarakhand and Haryana, respectively, in view of the cancellation of the annual Kanwar Yatra due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of devotees of Lord Shiva known as kanwariyas. The devotees visit Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch holy waters of river Ganga during the auspicious Hindu month of Shravan. The borders of Muzaffarnagar and Shamli with Uttarakhand and Haryana, respectively, were sealed to prevent kanwariyas from entering the districts, the officials said. Fifty-eight checkpoints have been set up on the Delhi-Haridwar national highway and at other places along the Uttarakhand border to check the arrival of kanwariyas headed to Haridwar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Muzaffarnagar, Abhishek Yadav told reporters on Monday. They will not be allowed to proceed to Haridwar, he said. In Shamli, police have sealed the Yamuna bridge on the Panipat-Khatima highway, the officials said. During a meeting between district magistrates of Shamli and Panipat earlier on Monday, it was decided not to allow kanwariyas coming from Haryana and Rajasthan to enter Shamli. Police officers from the two districts also attended the meeting, they said. Last month, chief ministers of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana arrived at a consensus to cancel the Kanwar Yatra this year to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite authorities repeatedly asking people not to undertake the pilgrimage, there have been reports about kanwariyas trying to reach Haridwar. CORR DIV DIV

COVID-19: UP's Muzaffarnagar, Shamli districts seal borders to prevent entry of kanwariyas

Sawan, also known as <keyword id="22504686" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shravan" source="keywords">Shravan</keyword>, is one of the most auspicious months in the Hindu calendar. According to Drik Panchang, in 2024, Sawan begins on July 22 and ends on August 19. This year, Sawan will be observed for 29 days, featuring five Mondays, known as Sawan Somwars. These Mondays are particularly significant for devotees who observe fasts and engage in prayers dedicated to <keyword id="20013189" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lord-Shiva" source="keywords">Lord Shiva</keyword>. <h2>Significance of Sawan Month</h2>Shravan is considered the holiest month in the Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that during this time, the cosmic alignment is such that divine energies are more accessible, and prayers reach the divine with greater potency. Devotees undertake various spiritual practices, including fasting, offering prayers, and performing rituals to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The observance of Shravan Somwar, or fasting on Mondays, holds special significance as Mondays are considered sacred to Lord Shiva. <h2><keyword id="22484805" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sawan-Somwar" source="keywords">Sawan Somwar</keyword> Calendar 2024</h2>In 2024, the Sawan month will feature five Mondays, each marking a special occasion for devotees to observe fasts and participate in rituals. Here is the detailed Sawan Somwar calendar: July 22, 2024 - Sawan Begins (First Shravan Somwar vrat) July 29, 2024 - Second Shravan Somwar vrat August 5, 2024 - Third Shravan Somwar vrat August 12, 2024 - Fourth Shravan Somwar vrat August 19, 2024 - Sawan Ends (Last or Fifth Shravan Somwar vrat) <h2>Historical and Mythological Significance of Sawan</h2>The month of Shravan is steeped in mythology and historical significance. According to Hindu scriptures, several important events are believed to have occurred during this month: Samudra Manthan: One of the most famous legends associated with Shravan is the churning of the ocean, or Samudra Manthan, by the Devas and Asuras to obtain Amrit (the nectar of immortality). During this process, a deadly poison called Halahala emerged, which had the potential to destroy the universe. Lord Shiva consumed the poison to save the world, and it turned his throat blue, earning him the name Neelkanth. This act of selflessness is commemorated during the month of Shravan. Marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati: Another significant event celebrated during Shravan is the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to mythology, Goddess Parvati undertook severe penance during Shravan to win the love and affection of Lord Shiva. Pleased with her devotion, Lord Shiva accepted her as his consort, and devotees celebrate their union this month. That’s why it is considered very auspicious to undertake fasting every Monday of the month. Kanwar Yatra: The Kanwar Yatra is a significant pilgrimage undertaken by devotees, known as Kanwariyas, who carry water from the holy Ganges River to offer it to Shiva temples. This ritual is performed as an act of devotion and penance. <h2>Rituals practised during Sawan</h2>Devotees observe various rituals and practices during the month of Shravan to seek blessings from Lord Shiva: Fasting: Observing fasts on Sawan Somwars is a common practice. Devotees often consume only water or fruits and avoid consuming grains and cereals. Abhishekam: Performing Abhishekam, or the ceremonial bathing of Shiva Lingam with water, milk, honey, and other sacred substances, is a significant ritual. It is believed that offering Abhishekam pleases Lord Shiva and grants his blessings. Chanting and Prayers: Devotees chant mantras and prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and the Shiva Chalisa. Participating in Shiva Aarti (devotional song) is also common. Visiting Shiva Temples: Visiting Shiva temples and offering prayers is an integral part of Shravan observance. Many devotees undertake pilgrimages to prominent Shiva temples during this month. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="104016440" title="Discover the 7 most famous Shiva temples in India you must visit once" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2> </h2><h2>Puja Vidhi</h2>Devotees who are fasting on Sawan Somwar (Sawan Monday) should wake up early, take a bath, and put on clean, new clothes. Afterwards, they should clean their home and the temple or puja room. The worship of the Shivlinga can be done either by visiting a temple or performing the ritual at home. This involves performing Abhishekam (ritual bathing) of the Shivlinga, applying white sandalwood to Lord Shiva, and offering bhang, dhatura, and bilvapatra (leaves). They should then light a ghee lamp or diya, listen to the story about the Sawan Somwar fast, and perform aarti (a devotional song) for Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. It is important to perform the puja both in the morning and in the evening. <h2>Mantras you chant during Sawan</h2>1. Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat 2. Om Namah Shivay 3. Om Namah Parvati Pataye Har Har Mahadev The month of Shravan, or Sawan, holds immense significance in Hinduism as a period of intense devotion and spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Shiva. The observance of Sawan Somwars, fasting, and performing rituals are ways through which devotees seek the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. In 2024, with Sawan beginning on July 22 and ending on August 19, devotees have a special opportunity to deepen their spiritual connection and experience the divine grace of Lord Shiva. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/article/top-temples-to-visit-in-india-you-must-visit-atleast-once-in-a-lifetime/articleshow/109857477.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Top temples to visit in India you must visit atleast once in a lifetime</a>

Sawan 2024: Dates, somwar calendar, significance and rituals practised during Sawan

<keyword id="6355106" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Haridwar" source="Orion">Haridwar</keyword> (Uttarakhand) [India], June 30 (ANI): In view of the security during the upcoming '<keyword id="6472944" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kanwar-Yatra" source="Orion">Kanwar Yatra</keyword>', the Haridwar district administration has banned the flying of drones by the public in Har ki Paidi and its surrounding areas from July 4 to July 17, officials said. Even helicopters will not be able to fly in the restricted area. Only the drones of the Police Administration engaged in security will fly for surveillance, they said. The District Magistrate of Haridwar, Dhiraj Garbyal, said that in view of the safety of the Kanwariyas (devotees) who come to fill water in the Har Ki Paidi area, a ban has been imposed on the flying of drones by the public. He told that the flight of helicopters has also been banned in this area. The Kanwar Yatra will commence on July 4 and conclude on July 14. On July 17, after the weekend, there will be an important bath of Amavasya in which lakhs of people are expected to participate. Thus the administration has imposed restrictions in the areas around Har Ki Paidi, Malviya Ghat, and Berhamkund till July 17. The 'Kanwar Yatra' is an annual pilgrimage for Lord <keyword id="33379" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shiva" source="Orion">Shiva</keyword>'s devotees. The Kanwariyas visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand, and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch the holy water of River Ganga and then worship the God with that water. However, even before the commencement of the Kanwar Yatra, a large number of Kanwariyas (devotees) have already reached Gangotri and Gomukh to take holy water from the Ganga river for 'Jalabhishek' of Lord Shiva. Uttarkashi Police is conducting a thorough security check of the Kanwariyas at various places before sending them forward. According to the Uttarkashi district administration, in the last four days, about one thousand Shiva devotees have returned from Gangotri and Gomukh after collecting Gangajaal. Shiva devotees will offer water to Lord Shiva on July 15, the Shivratri of Sawan month. During the Kanwar Yatra, a green corridor will be made for the devotees from Haridwar City to Gurukul Narsan, adjacent to the border of Uttar Pradesh, said Haridwar district authorities. Apart from the Kanwar track, one side of the highway will be reserved for Kanwar passengers. "A two-lane side of the highway from Haridwar to Gurukul Narasan will be reserved for Kanwariyas so that there is no problem in carrying water during the last days of the Kanwar Yatra," Haridwar District Magistrate Dheeraj Singh Garbiyal told ANI. Garhwal Commissioner Sushil Kumar on Saturday said that it is recommended that Kanwar Yatris carry their government-issued ID card with them during the <keyword id="17664703" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kanwar-Yatra-2023" source="Orion">Kanwar Yatra 2023</keyword>. He further emphasized that the 'Kanwariyas' are requested to make smaller 'Kanwars' (made to fetch water) to avoid accidents. "Kanwariyas are requested not to make 'Kanwars' higher than 12 feet to avoid accidents and not cause noise pollution. This time, the police will pay special attention to those who ride motorcycles without silencers," the commissioner added. (ANI)

Haridwar district admin bans flying of drones ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Bhubaneswar, Jul 4 () The Odisha government on Saturday announced a ban on "Kanwar Yatra" by devotees of Lord Shiva during Shravan month this year, amid the rising number of novel coronavirus cases in the state. In view of the pandemic, the state government has decided not to allow 'Kanwariyas' or 'Bol Bam' devotees (disciples of Lord Shiva) to collect water from rivers, ponds and other water bodies and offer prayer at different Shiva temples on every Monday during Shravan month starting from July 6, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) P K Jena said. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of Shiva's followers to pilgrimage sites including the temples of Lord Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar and Dhabalwswar near Cuttack. They travel on foot in groups for hundreds of kilometres chanting 'bol bam', singing bhajans and dancing to bring holy water for the deity. The annual Shravani mela (fair) at Baidyanath temple in Deogarh has also been denied permission this time on the order of Jharkhand High Court. "In order to prevent congregation, Kanwariyas or Bol Bum devotees are not allowed to carry water from any source and walk on any public road in order to offer it to the deity at any temple during the month of Shravan this time," Jena said. The SRC said the believers normally start collecting water from Saturday onwards and embark upon long journeys in groups to offer the holy water at Shiva shrines on Monday. He said the ban on the yatra is aimed at preventing public gathering. According to the guidelines laid down by the state government, all the religious sites and places of worship, including temples, are shut in the state and devotees are not allowed to visit them till July 31, he said. Similarly, all forms of religious, cultural, political and spiritual gatherings are not permitted in Odisha till the end of this month, Jena said. Following the government's decision, the people are requested to strictly adhere to the order and refrain from collecting water and undertaking travel to Shiva temples during Shravan this year as a precautionary measure, he said. We believe that everyone will cooperate with the administration in this regard, he added. Similarly, the district administrations are also required to take concrete steps to enforce the order and ensure that no 'Bol Bam yatra' takes place this time, Jena said. The government's decision to prohibit the yatra comes as the public health crisis continues to mount alarmingly not only in the state but also across the country. Odisha has so far reported 8,601 COVID-19 cases and 34 fatalities. As many as 1,536 novel coronavirus cases have been reported in the state since July 1 alone. SKN SNS CK

No 'Kanwar Yatra' in Odisha this year due to COVID-19 pandemic

<ul><li>The <keyword id="6357961" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="odisha">Odisha</keyword> government on Saturday decided not to allow '<keyword id="6472944" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="kanwar-yatra">Kanwar Yatra</keyword>' or '<keyword id="387146" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bol-Bom">Bol Bom</keyword>' devotees to offer prayers at <keyword id="578710" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shiva-temples">Shiva temples</keyword> across the state, to contain the spread of COVID-19.</li><li>In the month of <keyword id="1064392" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sharavan">Sharavan</keyword> (July/August), people carry water from a religious place, walk barefoot for several miles and put water in some Shiva temples on each Monday of the month. </li><li>The 'Bol Bom' devotees usually start their journey on Saturday/Sunday/Monday by collecting water from one religious place and walk till next Monday morning and pour the collected water on a Shiva Linga, said the SRC. </li></ul> The Odisha government on Saturday decided not to allow 'Kanwar Yatra' or 'Bol Bom' devotees to offer prayers at Shiva temples across the state, to contain the spread of COVID-19. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena said no 'Bol Bom' devotees or Kanwariyas will be allowed to congregate, carry water from water bodies and walk on public roads to pour water on Shiva Lingas. In the month of Sharavan (July/August), people carry water from a religious place, walk barefoot for several miles and put water in some Shiva temples on each Monday of the month. The 'Bol Bom' devotees usually start their journey on Saturday/Sunday/Monday by collecting water from one religious place and walk till next Monday morning and pour the collected water on a Shiva Linga, said the SRC. Notably, the state government has ordered that all religious places or places of worship will continue to remain closed for the public and all social, political and religious functions and congregations are prohibited till July 31. Meanwhile, Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) on Saturday declared shutdown in its jurisdiction till July 8 midnight to contain the spread of COVID-19. All the non-essential shops will remain closed. However, all the essential shops like grocery, vegetable and milk shops will remain open from 5 a.m., to 6 p.m. --IANS cd/skp/

Odisha bans Kanwar yatra due to Covid-19

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