Haridwar, Uttarakhand · July 19 to 31, 2027
Kanwar Yatra
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Kanwar Yatra
When is Kanwar Yatra 2027?
Kanwar Yatra 2027 runs July 19 to 31, 2027.
2027July 19 to 31, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: The yatra starts on the first day (Pratipada) of Shravan month and builds to Sawan Shivratri, so the dates shift each year with the Hindu calendar.
Source: thedivineindia.com
Kanwar Yatra schedule
- July 30 to August 11, 2026: Haridwar's Kanwar Mela was listed for these dates at Har ki Pauri, with Sawan Shivratri on August 11, 2026.
- Monday, July 19, 2027: The 2027 Kanwar Yatra starts.
- Morning of August 1, 2027: The water offering is listed for the morning of August 1, because Sawan Shivratri's Chaturdashi tithi begins at 10:57 PM on July 31. The most auspicious worship time listed is 5:42 AM to 3:50 PM.
Sources: allinharidwar.com, thedivineindia.com
History of Kanwar Yatra
The Kanwar Yatra was first observed in the Hindu month of Bhado. After the Shravan Mela began in 1960, the yatra moved to that month. Nearly 2 crore devotees are said to make the journey each year, and women take part in large numbers.
Source: prokerala.com
Kanwar Yatra: questions people ask
When does Kanwar Yatra start in 2027?
The 2027 Kanwar Yatra starts on Monday, July 19, 2027. It builds toward Sawan Shivratri, listed for July 31.
When was the Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar in 2026?
Haridwar's Kanwar Mela was listed from July 30 to August 11, 2026, with Sawan Shivratri on August 11.
What is the Kanwar Yatra?
It is a yearly pilgrimage of Shiva devotees to places like Haridwar, Gaumukh, Gangotri and Sultanganj to fetch Ganges water, which they offer at Shiva temples in their hometowns.
What are the rules of the Kanwar Yatra?
The kanwar must never touch the ground, and devotees avoid leather items. Most walk barefoot.
How long does the Kanwar Yatra last?
It is described as a month-long ritual during Shravan. The Haridwar mela in 2026 was listed from July 30 to August 11.
What is the Kawad Yatra called in English?
It is spelled Kanwar Yatra, Kavad Yatra or Kanvad Yatra, and is also called the Jal Yatra.
Sources: thedivineindia.com, allinharidwar.com, prokerala.com
About Kanwar Yatra
Saffron-clad pilgrims fill Haridwar in the month of Shravan to collect Ganges water for Lord Shiva.
The Kanwar Yatra is a pilgrimage in the Hindu month of Shravan (July to August). Devotees called Kanwariyas collect Ganga water at places like Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri. They carry it in pots hung from a bamboo pole and offer it at Shiva temples near home, by Sawan Shivratri. Haridwar's Kanwar Mela fills the streets with saffron and chants of Bol Bam.
Know before you go
- The kanwar must not touch the ground, so rest stands are set up along the route.
- Most pilgrims walk barefoot and avoid leather.
- Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport to Haridwar, and Delhi (DEL) is the bigger hub.
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