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

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)