Kanwar Yatra 2023: Why Do Yatris Chant Bol Bam? Know The Legend Related To Lord Shiva

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Kanwar Yatra begins in the month of Sawan or Shravan every year and it holds immense significance for the devotees of Lord Shiva. It is said that in this month when Lord Shiva bestows blessings on those who pray with utmost devotion. Yatris wait for the entire year for this journey that has immense spiritual significance.

Shiva temples are decked up across India, especially in the north around this time. During this month, devotees collect water from the Ganges or from any holy river with a Kanwar and perform anointment or Jal Abhishek of Shivling or Lord Shiva.

There are numerous rules that one has to follow during this time. Also, did you notice that Kanwar Yatris chant 'Bol-Bam' while going on the Kanwar Yatra and hailing Lord Shiva? Read on to know why!

Kanwar Yatra 2023: Why Do Yatris Chant Bol Bam?
Kanwariyas chant Bol Bam and there is an interesting story behind it. Legend has it that Lord Shiva beheaded Daksha in a fit of rage when Mother Sati sacrificed her body in a yagya performed by King Daksha. After this, in order to revive King Daksha, Lord Shiva attached a goat's head to him.

Lord Shiva liked the speech that came out of Daksha's mouth because of the goat's head being attached to the king and due to this, Bholenath's anger also subsids. As a result, Daksha's pride was shattered. This is the reason why Shiva devotees chant Bam-Bam Har-Har Bam-Bam, Bol Bam to please their beloved Lord. In the month of Sawan, to get the blessings of Mahadev, the kanwariyas definitely chant this.

About Kanwar Yatra
Kanwar Yatra is organized in the month of Sawan and this journey is a difficult one. Kanwar Yatris walk barefoot for many kilometres carrying holy water on their shoulders. 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.

For encouragement, all the devotees complete their journey chanting slogans of Lord Shiva. Many times, due to exhaustion and lack of energy, the morale of the Kanwariyas starts breaking, but chanting 'bol bam' dedicated to Lord Shiva fills them with energy again, boose their morale and ultimately helps them to reach their destination.

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