Festivals in Haridwar – Kavad Mela

Haridwar is an ancient city in the state of Uttarakhand, where the River Ganga exits the Himalayan foothill. The city of Haridwar is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site, this holy place is so popular, not only in India but also across the world that innumerable tourists and pilgrims visit Haridwar throughout the year mainly on the occasion of religious festivals and fairs. Kumbh Mela is one of the biggest festivals in Haridwar which happens once after 12 years and Ardha Kumbh Mela after 6 years. The fairs and festivals in Haridwar are celebrated ardently. Some of the major festivals celebrated in  Haridwar are Kavad Mela, Somavati Amavasya Mela, Ganga Dussehra, Ram Navami, and Janmashtami.

The Kavad Mela during the pious month of Shravana is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in Haridwar. It welcomes a huge number of devotees of Lord Shiva who come to take the holy water of river  Ganga. The month of Shravana is dedicated to Lord Shiva and most devotees observe a fast on Mondays during the month, as it also falls during the chaturmas period, traditionally set aside for religious pilgrimages, bathing in holy rivers and penance. During the annual monsoon season thousands of saffron-clad pilgrims carry water from the Ganga. While most pilgrims are men, a few women also participate in the Kavad Yatra. Most travel the distance on foot, a few also travel on bicycles, motor cycles, scooters, mini trucks or jeeps. As the sacred month of Shravana starts in the month of July, it lasts for a month.

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