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Shravani Mela religious processions

Overview

During the Shravani Mela, devotees have been drawing attention through the use of elaborate and massive ‘Kanwars’ (devotional structures) during their pilgrimages.

In Munger, groups from Kolkata have been observed transporting large idols of Lord Shiva, including one weighing 250 kg. Additionally, a group from Madhya Pradesh participated with a 51-foot-long Kanwar featuring replicas of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

In Kasganj, a procession from Firozabad featured a Kanwar designed as Lord Hanuman’s tail, measuring between 131 and 251 meters in length. Participants dressed in religious roles, including Hanuman, Lord Shiva, and Jamvant, to carry the structure containing holy Ganga water toward Firozabad.

Entities

Shivshakti Kanwariya Sangh · Bobby Ningua · Baba Baidyanath Dham · Lahara Ganga Ghat · Firozabad

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Devotees carry massive Hanuman-themed Kanwar in Kasganj

    Devotees from Firozabad drew crowds in Kasganj with a massive Kanwar shaped like Lord Hanuman’s tail, carrying Ganga water through a themed religious procession.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Shravani Mela devotees attract attention with massive Kanwars

    Devotees participating in the Shravani Mela are attracting crowds with massive, creative Kanwars, including a 51-foot structure and heavy idols shaped like Lord Shiva.

Sources

krajskarevolucia.eu · pratahkal.com