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Kanwar Yatra 2026

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Kanwar Yatra 2026

Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 5h ago

The annual Kanwar Yatra commenced on July 30, 2026, with over 50 million devotees expected across northern India. Authorities in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi implemented extensive security, traffic diversions, and closures of meat/liquor shops along routes. Preparations include extra buses, control rooms, and emergency rescues, with the yatra running until August 11.

How it unfolded

  1. 11h ago

    Over 50 million expected; SDRF rescues drowning devotee

  2. 1d ago

    Yatra begins; massive security and traffic plans activated

  3. 3d ago

    Uttarakhand CM declares state ready for devotees

  4. 4d ago

    Meerut orders removal of onion, garlic from food along routes

  5. 4d ago

    UP adds buses and sets up control rooms for yatra

  6. 6d ago

    Prayagraj tightens security and closes meat shops for Kanwar Yatra

What happened earlier

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Traffic restrictions across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh as Kanwar Yatra begins | Check affected routes

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  1. Annual Kanwar Yatra began on July 30, 2026, with the start of the Shravan month, expected to attract over four crore devotees to Haridwar.

  2. Delhi Police tightened security and issued a traffic advisory affecting roads including Najafgarh Firni Road, Rohtak Road, Pankha Road, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Nangloi-Najafgarh Road, and Outer Ring Road.

  3. Uttar Pradesh enforced phased traffic restrictions from July 29 to August 12, with liquor shops and non-vegetarian eateries cleared from the route.

  4. Traffic restrictions impact travel between Delhi, Haridwar, Dehradun, and Saharanpur, potentially causing longer travel times and higher fares.

  5. Heavy goods vehicles entering Ghaziabad from Delhi are barred and diverted under a phased traffic diversion plan.

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Preparations complete for Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes devotees to 'Devbhoomi'

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  1. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said all preparations for the Kanwar Yatra are complete.

  2. The state is ready to welcome pilgrims to 'Devbhoomi'.

  3. This update was given by Dhami on Monday.

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Earlier · 1d ago

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Kanwar Yatra 2026: What It Is, Dates, Important Places, Security And Arrangements

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  1. Kanwar Yatra 2026 runs from July 30 to August 11 along key Northern India routes.

  2. Massive security arrangements include CCTV monitoring and strict traffic diversions.

  3. Height limits are imposed on pilgrimage structures for the event.

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