In the Shravan Month (July 22 to August 19, 2024), more than
100,000 Shiva devotees trek from Haridwar and Rishikesh to Augharnath Temple
in Meerut ,
Uttar Pradesh. The devotees known as Kavadias or Kanwarias carry holy Ganga
water from Haridwar, Rishikesh and Gomukh to bath the Shivling in the Augharnath Temple
The pilgrims travel on foot and in vehicles. They are known
to play loud music and chant Bol Bom.
Shravan month is an auspicious month dedicated to Shiva. It
is believed that offering Ganga water to cool
Shiva in this month is highly auspicious.
The name Kanwarias because they carry a pole called ‘Kanwar’
on their shoulders and pots with Ganga Water hang from the two sides of the
pole.
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