Kanwar Yatra 2021: UP prepares for July 25 launch; Yogi govt calls special meet as suspense over Uttarakhand remains

Kanwar Yatra begins with the onset of Shrawan month yearly and this time it’s set to start out on July 25. (Picture Supply: IE)

Days after the Uttarakhand authorities mentioned that it might not permit Kanwar Yatra within the state, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has known as a particular assembly to debate and evaluation the preparation of the yatra. The Yogi-led state authorities has mentioned that it might coordinate with all of the neighbouring states on this regard and can attempt to discover out a approach to facilitate pilgrims throughout the yatra. In accordance with a report within the Indian Categorical, CM Yogi reportedly spoke to his Uttarakhand counterpart on this subject. Sources mentioned that following the dialogue, he known as a particular assembly of his officers to evaluation the preparation.

Kanwar Yatra begins with the onset of Shrawan month yearly and this time it’s set to start out on July 25. The pilgrimage will go on for a interval of round 15 days and through this time giant numbers of devotees throng the banks of the holy river Ganga in Haridwar, Uttarakhand to gather water for ‘Jalabhishek’ in Shiva temples. Haridwar often witnesses numerous devotees from states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. The devotees often want to journey on foot and typically by way of autos. Round 3.5 crore kanwariyas visited Haridwar throughout the auspicious month in 2019.

Uttar Pradesh Extra Chief Secretary (House) Awaneesh Kumar Awasthi mentioned that the state has allowed Kanwar Yatra beneath the route of the chief minister.

“As directed by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Kanwar Yatra has been allowed this 12 months. We’ll guarantee that all Covid protocols are adopted throughout the yatra. A high-level assembly has been known as to debate the matter and we are going to then coordinate with neighbouring states additionally. The assembly can be chaired by the CM Yogi,” Awasthi was quoted as saying by the report.

Awasthi emphasised that each one Covid acceptable protocols will stay the identical throughout the yatra and preparations can be made to guarantee that the devotees comply with them.

For individuals who are unaware, the Kanwar Yatra was not held final 12 months as a result of coronavirus-induced lockdown.