Kanwar Yatra Begins As Shiva Devotees Make A Beeline For Haridwar. In Pics

After collecting the holy water from Ganga, the Kanwariyas will return to Shiva temples to conduct 'jalabhishek' on Shiva Trayodashi.

Kanwar Yatra 2023

The Kanwar Yatra began on Tuesday, with Shiva worshippers travelling from all across the country to Haridwar to draw holy water from the Ganga. (Source: PTI)

After gathering the water, the Kanwariyas would return to Shiva temples to perform 'jalabhishek' on the festival of Shiva Trayodashi. (Source: PTI)

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the Kanwariyas and instructed the authorities to make sure they were not inconvenienced. (Source: PTI)

In preparation for the yatra, which will last nearly a fortnight, elaborate security procedures have been established. (Source: PTI)

According to V Murugesan, Deputy Inspector General, Garhwal Range, the Kanwar fair area has been split into 12 super zones, 33 zones, and 120 sectors. (Source: PTI)

Bomb squads and dog squads will also be stationed in the area. The security personnel would maintain surveillance using approximately 300 CCTV cameras, according to the official. (Source: PTI)