The month of Sawan is starting from 22 July 2024. As soon as Sawan begins, Shiva devotees set out for the Kanwar Yatra. Those who do the Kanwar Yatra are called Kanwadias. During the Kawad Yatra, devotees fill Ganga water and offer it to the Shivling.
This journey of collecting water from the river and going to the Shiva temple is called Kanwar Yatra. However, there are 4 types of Kanwar Yatra. These include general, postal, standing and dandi Kanwar Yatra. Lord Shiva is very pleased with the Kanwariyas who do the Kanwar Yatra.
But some rules related to Kanwar Yatra have been mentioned in the scriptures. Therefore, every Kanwariya should follow these rules during the journey. Shiva can get angry if the rules are ignored. Let us know what are the rules of Kanwar Yatra (Kanwar Yatra ke Niaym).
For the Kanwar Yatra, only water from the Ganges or any other holy river is filled in the Kanwar. Water from a well or pond should not be filled in the Kanwar. Also, the Kanwar should be touched only after taking a bath.
During the Kanwar Yatra, the Kanwariyas should travel on foot. Also, only satvik food should be consumed during the journey. Therefore, stay away from intoxication, meat-alcohol and non-vegetarian food at this time.
If you stop or rest somewhere during the journey, do not keep the Kanwad on the ground or platform even by mistake. By doing this your journey is considered incomplete. Always keep the Kanwad hanging on a stand or branch above the ground. Kanwadias should always stay with the group.
Do the Kanwar Yatra with a clean mind. Do not keep the feeling of anger in mind at this time, do not get involved in any debate and keep control over your speech, only then you will get the blessings of Lord Shiva. Kanwariyas should chant Bam-Bam Bhole during the entire journey.
Published at : 09 Jul 2024 10:21 AM (IST)