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- Devotees began the annual Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar on Thursday, carrying Ganga water to worship Lord Shiva as the holy month of Shravan started.
- Yoga guru Ramdev urged pilgrims to avoid intoxicants and unruly behaviour, saying such acts disrespect Lord Shiva.
- Large crowds also gathered at Shiva temples across the country, including Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand, where authorities expect around 55 lakh pilgrims this season.
- Police, magistrates and crowd-management arrangements have been deployed at key temples to ensure smooth and secure movement of devotees.
What to watch next
- Crowd and traffic management as the yatra peaks, with the highest Deoghar footfall expected on Sundays and Mondays
- Whether authorities' preparations hold up as Deoghar anticipates a 5-10 per cent rise in pilgrim footfall over last year
- Compliance with Ramdev's appeal to Kanwariyas to avoid intoxicants and unruly conduct during the yatra
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Named India · Ayodhya · Baba Baidyanath Temple · Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple · Delhi · Deoghar · Ganga River · Haridwar · Jharkhand · Kankhal · Kashi Vishwanath Temple · Nageshwar Nath Temple · Praveen Pushkar
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