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- A group of around a dozen Kanwariyas from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, carried a 251-foot-long Tricolour-themed Kanwar from Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to their home district during the Kanwar Yatra, a journey of roughly 200 km.
- The group said the yatra was dedicated to national pride and the sacrifices of India's martyrs, and used it to urge youth to stay away from drugs and alcohol.
- The unique Kanwar drew widespread attention as pilgrim numbers in Haridwar continued to rise, with colourful tableaux and distinctive Kanwars adding to the atmosphere.
- One pilgrim said they received strong support from the Uttarakhand police and local devotees, though he noted some trouble with police when stopping in cities.
What to watch next
- Whether the number of Kanwariyas arriving in Haridwar from different states continues to rise
- Police handling of Kanwariyas stopping in cities, which one pilgrim described as harassment
- How anti-drug messaging and peace appeals are received among pilgrims on the yatra routes
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Named India · Baghpat · ANI · Deepak Chaudhary · Harendra Kumar · Haridwar · Kanwariyas · Shiva devotees · Uttarakhand Police
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