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Kanwar Yatra begins, over 50 million devotees expected; Haridwar ramps up security
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The Shravan Kanwar Yatra began on July 30, 2026, in Haridwar with over 6,000 police and central paramilitary personnel deployed.
Authorities expect more than 50 million devotees to participate in the two-week pilgrimage ending August 11.
CCTV cameras, drones, and dedicated control rooms have been set up; the mela area is divided into 18 super zones, 40 zones, and 141 sectors.
Kanwars exceeding 12 feet in height are prohibited, and DJ sound levels are capped at 75 decibels with only devotional songs allowed.
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