The Meerut district administration in Uttar Pradesh showered rose petals from a helicopter on the kanwariyas and devotees who have gathered during the ongoing holy month of Shrawan on Thursday, August 1.
Meerut District Administration Showers Rose Petals
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About five crore people undertake the 130-km ‘kanwar yatra’ every year. They carry holy water from the Ganges at Haridwar in Uttarakhand to Ghaziabad and other places in UP and Delhi. According to Hindu beliefs, Parshuram, a devotee of Shiva and Lord Vishnu's avatar participated in the initial procession.
Showering of Petals From Chopper
This sacred month, typically falling between July and August, is a period of worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva.