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The month of Sawan is eagerly awaited by the devotees of Lord Shiva. Sawan is starting from July 11 this year and the first is on Monday 14 July. Devotees keep a fast on the Monday, which comes in the month of Sawan and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Along with this, Kanwar Yatra is done during this period. In this, the kanvadis travel on foot to take Ganga water, then return and offer this water to Shivling.
The Kavad Yatra starts as soon as the month of Sawan starts. Many people travel on foot during this time. In such a situation, it is very important for you to take care of your health and keep some important items with you. If you are also planning to go to the Kawand traveler for the first time, then keep these things with you.
Clothes
You should keep extra clothes with you while going on a Kanwar Yatra. During this time, light and comfortable clothes like T-shirt, half pants or pajamas are more correct. Apart from this, sleeper or shoes should be of good quality, which is comfortable and durable for hiking. Rainkot or umbrella in view of the rainy season.
First aid box
Take a small first aid box with you. In which there are some important things like bandage, datol, cotton, vomiting and acidity medicine, stomach, body and headache medicine and ORS. There may be blisters in the feet during hiking. Therefore, after the doctor, live with powder or antiseptic cream. Also it will be right to keep moisturizes. If you have any kind of problem related to BP, sugar or health, then take advice of experts before going to the journey and definitely keep medicines together.
Catering
Apart from this, keep food items with you for a long time during the journey. Such as things like almonds, raisins and cashews. Those who get energy to the body. Apart from this, you can also take instant food such as Maggi, biscuits, salty, peanuts, chocolate. A water bottle, which consists of drinking water.
Essential goods
Along with this, you can keep a thin mat, a light blanket or sheet with you to stay at night. Torches can be kept together. Mobile and power banks, ID proofs which can ever be used if needed. A small purse or bag in which money, necessary paper, keys etc. can be kept.