As the final phase of the Kanwar Mela begins in Haridwar, the number of postal Kanwariyas has increased. A large number of Shiva devotees are arriving to collect Ganga water for the Jalabhishek on Shivratri on August 11th. A flood of Kanwariyas on bikes is visible on major roads, including Shankaracharya Chowk. This has increased traffic congestion. The police have increased parking, diversion, and security arrangements, and have appealed to loc…
As the final phase of the Kanwar Mela begins in Haridwar, the number of postal Kanwariyas has increased. A large number of Shiva devotees are arriving to collect Ganga water for the Jalabhishek on Shivratri on August 11th. A flood of Kanwariyas on bikes is visible on major roads, including Shankaracharya Chowk. This has increased traffic congestion. The police have increased parking, diversion, and security arrangements, and have appealed to loc…