Earlier, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also welcomed Shiva devotees at Ganga Ghat near Damkothi in Haridwar on Wednesday. He had welcomed the devotees of Shiva who came to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand in the Kanwar Yatra by washing their feet and giving Ganga Jali. It is an ancient tradition to offer water to Lord Shankar in the month of Shravan. This month is dedicated to Lord Shankar.
Every day lakhs of Shiva devotees participate in the Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar to seek the blessings of Mother Ganga. Till now lakhs of Shiva devotees have returned to their destination with holy Ganges water. After offering Gangajal in the pagodas of their respective regions, their journey is completed.
Regarding Kavad Yatra, the Chief Minister has given clear instructions to the officers that all facilities should be taken care of in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand of Kavad Yatris and there should be no shortage in their service.