Kanwariyas take holy Ganga dip in Haridwar

Kanwariyas take a holy dip in the River Ganga at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on 4 August 2026 — a sacred ritual observed annually during the holy month of Sawan in honour of Lord Shiva. (Photo: NationPress)

Kanwariyas carry a statue of Lord Shiva through the streets of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, as part of the annual Kanwar Yatra procession on 4 August 2026 during the holy month of Sawan. (Photo: NationPress)

Devotees bearing a Lord Shiva idol join the Kanwar Yatra procession in Haridwar on 4 August 2026, as pilgrims from across India converge on the city through the Sawan month to collect sacred Ganga water. (Photo: NationPress)

The annual Kanwar Yatra sees Kanwariyas carry sacred Ganga water from Haridwar back to their home temples as an act of devotion to Lord Shiva — a tradition observed each year during the Shravan month across northern India. (Photo: NationPress)