Can women also travel to Kavad? Know the history of Kanwari going on this journey, who can do this journey
kawad yatra par kaun ja sakta hai: India is a country where religion, faith and traditions are an integral part of lifestyle. One of these traditions is “Kavad Yatra”, a journey that not only has religious significance, but has also become a symbol of faith, devotion and discipline of millions of devotees. This journey has special significance in the year 2025 as it is going to further strengthen a new energy, brotherhood and spirit of Shiva devotion in the society. The Kavad Yatra in 2025 is going to start from July 11, Friday. This time a total of four Mondays will come in the month of Shravan, which are considered extremely auspicious for Shiva devotees. According to tradition, the Kandar Yatra starts from the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Sawan month to Krishna Chaturdashi, ie Sawan Shivaratri. This time the journey will run for a total of 13 days, in which millions of Shiva devotees will take Ganga water and depart towards the pagoda. This period is considered a unique confluence of Shiva worship, discipline and reverence.
Whether you are young or senior citizens, the desire and reverence to participate in this journey is the biggest basis. But can everyone go on a Kanwar Yatra?
Let us know the tradition, history and some important things related to this journey that will help you decide whether you too can go on this journey or not.
Start of Kavad Yatra
The history of Kavad Yatra is thousands of years old, which is directly connected to Lord Shiva. According to mythological beliefs, when Hallal poison came out at the time of sea churning, Lord Shiva held that poison in his throat to save the entire universe. Due to this, his body became very hot. Then all the gods and devotees brought the Ganges water and offered them to them so that their heat could be calmed.
It is said that to calm the heat of Lord Shiva, since then, in every month of Sawan, devotees take water from the Ganges river and offer water to the Shivling. This tradition became popular as a ‘Kavad Yatra’ over time, in which the devotees fill the Ganges water on the shoulder with Kanwar (a special type of wood or bamboo dandi in which the urns are hanged on both sides) and go to their nearest or a particular Shiva temple and offer that water.
Who can go on a Kavad Yatra?
There is no religious or legal restriction to go on a Kavad Yatra. A person of every age group can participate in this journey, provided his physical and mental preparation is complete. You do not need special training for the journey, but it is important to take care of some things. Your physical fitness should be good because this journey is mostly done on foot and the distance is sometimes from 100 to 300 kilometers. You should have patience, discipline and reverence because you may have to face difficult weather, crowd and suffering during the journey. You can follow the rules and dignities of travel, such as not keeping kanvad on the ground, staying away from meat and liquor, and adopting a sattvic lifestyle.
Can women also travel to Kavad?
Yes, the participation of women in the Kanwar Yatra has also increased over time. Earlier this journey was considered limited to men, but now many women are also participating in this journey with full devotion and energy. They also have to follow the same rules and separate facilities and security arrangements are also made for them.
Historical evidence and social influence
The Kavad Yatra is also mentioned in the ancient scriptures and religious texts. Historians believe that earlier this journey started from pilgrimage centers like Haridwar, Gangotri and Gomukh and most of the saints or ascetics did it. But over time, the nature of this journey also changed and now people, youth, women and children of common houses have started participating in it with full enthusiasm.
This journey has given a big message not only religious but also a big message of social unity. People of different castes, classes and backgrounds are the same goal, Shiva devotion, with which when they walk together, the scene is exemplary in itself. Kavad Yatra has promoted service spirit in village and city and city, where people provide free food, medical and stay for ‘Kavadis’.
Spiritual importance of Kavad Yatra
Kavad Yatra is not just a religious tradition, it is a type of practice – body, mind and soul. In this, the stamina of the body, the stability of the mind and the amazing coordination of the reverence of the soul are seen. Many devotees travel barefoot hundreds of kilometers, some Kavadis run as ‘Dak Kavad’ and complete the journey, making this journey into a disciplined devotion.
Devotees believe that this journey gives them the grace, mental peace, and positivity in life. This journey is not only the process of offering water to Lord Shiva, but is the practice of rebuilding himself in a new form by burning the negative elements inside itself.
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