Kanwar Yatra Guide: This time the month of Sawan is starting from 30th July. Kanwar Yatra is also taken out in Sawan. During this time, important things should be kept in mind, so that you can avoid problems.
Kanwar Yatra Essentials: As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, chants of “Bol Bam” and “Har Har Mahadev” start echoing across the country. Lakhs of Shiva devotees come out from Haridwar, Gangotri, Gaumukh, Sultanganj, Prayagraj, Varanasi and other holy places with Ganga water to perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva. Many devotees walk hundreds of kilometers. In such a situation, if proper preparation is not done, the journey can be difficult. Therefore, it is very important to prepare a correct list of essential items before leaving for Kanwar Yatra. Let us know what things should be kept with you during Kanwar Yatra.
Which Kanwar to choose for the journey?
The most important item of travel is Kanwar. Choose a kanwad that is light, strong and can be easily carried on long journeys. If you are traveling 100–200 km, a sturdy canvas made of lightweight fiber or bamboo is considered better.
What should be the clothes for Kanwad Yatra?
One may have to face sweat, rain and dust during Kanwar Yatra. So keep it together…
– light cotton clothes
– One or two extra T-shirts or kurtas
– towel
– raincoat or poncho
– extra socks
Which medicines should be kept with you during Kanwar Yatra?
Minor problems can occur at any time during travel. Keep in your bag-
– bandage
– antiseptic cream
– pain reliever
– ORS packets
– Cotton and medical tape
– Medicines prescribed by the doctor
If someone has a disease like diabetes, blood pressure or asthma, then keep his medicines with him in sufficient quantity.
What kind of food should one carry for Kanwar Yatra?
There should be no shortage of water in the body during the journey. Keep it with you for this –
– water bottle
– O.R.S.
– Jaggery
– roasted gram
– Dry Fruits
– Energy Bar
These things give instant energy and do not allow weakness in the body.
What are the important things that should be carried with you during Kanwar Yatra?
In today’s time, mobile is the biggest means of security and communication. For this, keep it with you in your journey…
– mobile phone
– power bank
– charging cable
– Identity card (Aadhaar, driving license etc.)
– Some cash and digital payment facilities
Torch, plastic bag and essential small things
This stuff is very useful during rain and night. Keep it with you for this…
– small flashlight
– plastic or waterproof bag
– sanitizer
– Soap
– tissue paper
– Mask (for crowded places)
– cap or towel
What things should be kept in mind during Kanwar Yatra?
– Avoid traveling alone.
– Follow the route decided by the administration.
– Respect Ganga water and Kanwar.
– Do not keep more stuff than necessary.
– In case of any problem, take help from police or medical camp.