Kanwar Yatra 2023: When Does It Begin In Sawan Month? Rules, History And Significance

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The month of Sawan is very significant for the devotees of Lord Shiva and it is all about devotion and dedication to Bholenath. Certain rituals are followed during this month and the consecration of holy water on the Shiva Linga holds incredible value for the devotees.

Kanwar Yatra begins in the month of Sawan itself and devotees chant slogans of Bam Bam Bhole, the crowd of devotees comes out with Kavad. No matter what your desires are, the ultimate aim is to please Mahadev.

The yatra takes place in the month of Sawan and devotees go to collect holy Ganges water and then perform Jalabhishek of Mahadev with it. It is the belief of the devotees that by doing this Lord Shiva becomes happy and blesses them and fulfills their wishes. If you are also going on the Kanwar Yatra this year, then definitely you must know the rules associated with this yatra and abide by them, so that Lord Shiva is happy and shower upon you the choicest of blessings.

When Does Sawan 2023 Start?
According to the Hindu calendar, Sawan will be of 59 days and this time there will be 8 Mondays in the month of Sawan. This Sawan is seen every 19 years. This year i.e. in 2023, the month of Shravan will start on 4 July 2023 and will continue till 31st August.

Kanwar Yatra 2023: When Does It Begin In Sawan Month?
With the onset of Sawan, the Kanwar Yatra will also begin and Kanwariyas can start their journey on 4 July, this year. There is a belief that this Sawan is going to bring a rain of happiness and prosperity to the devotees of Lord Shiva. Due to Adhika-masa, the devotees will get full two months to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. During this month, there will be a total of 8 Mondays.

Kanwar Yatra 2023: Rules To Follow
Devotees going on Kanwar Yatra must take care of the cleanliness. One must not touch the Kanwar without taking a bath. They need to pick up your Kanwar only after taking a bath and deciding on the journey ahead.

• During the Kanwar Yatra, one must neither use nor touch anything that is made of leather.
• Also, one must never make the mistake of keeping the Kanwar on the ground in this journey dedicated to Lord Shiva. If you are stopping for routine or rest etc., then keep the Kanwar at a high place only.
• During the journey, it is seen that some people keep the Kanwar on their heads, but according to the scriptures, it is forbidden to do so.
• It is also forbidden to keep the Kanwar under any tree or plant.
• Along with external cleanliness, it is also very important to have purity of mind in Kanwar Yatra.
• Keep your mind clear while travelling and avoid engaging in anger or dispute. You must not use inappropriate words.
• Spend maximum time in worshipping Shiva during the Kanwar Yatra. During this, chant Bol Bam and Jai Shiv-Shankar as much as possible. You can also chant Shiva mantras.
• Kavadis are also advised to stay away from any kind of intoxication. Consuming fish, eggs during this time are strictly prohibited. Not only those who travel, all Shiva devotees abstain from Tamasic food during the month of Sawan.
• For the devotees who are participating in the Kanwar Yatra, maintaining their faith in Lord Shiva is more important than following the rules.

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