The Kanwar Yatra is a religious practice where thousands of devotees travel hundreds of miles to fetch holy water from the Ganga and retake the journey back to make offerings at different local shrines of Lord Shiva. The annual pilgrimage is made in July, the exact date time being the beginning of the "Shravan" month of the Hindu calendar.
During the Kanwar Yatra, the devotees of Lord Shiva carry the 'Kanwar' on both of their shoulders.
Numbers of makeshift accommodations are constructed across the journey where the Kanwarias can take rest for a while.
Some devotees travel the distance on foot while others on their personal vehicle.
This form of Shiva worship has special significance in the areas around the Ganga. An important festival with similarities to the Kanwar yatra in North India, called the Kavadi festival, is celebrated in Tamil Nadu, in which Lord Muruga is worshipped.
Dress modestly while entering the temple premises.
Chakra Associated:
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Significance of the Temple:
The temple is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God, and is believed to radiate healing energy.
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Description of Temple: Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is a magnificent example of ancient Indian temple architecture, showcasing intricate carvings, grand pillars, and a golden tower (Vimana) that gleams under the sun.
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