"kanwariyas"

The Uttar Pradesh government will shower flower petals from a helicopter across seven districts on August 9–10 to welcome Kanwariyas during the annual Shravan Kanwar Yatra. The two-day aerial programme covers Baghpat, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, and Bulandshahr, with a total flying time of nearly 10 hours.

On the third Sawan Somwar, thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India, performing Jalabhishek and attending special rituals at Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar, and other shrines. Authorities ensured security and arrangements as spiritual fervour peaked with chants, offerings, and holy dips at sacred sites

Three kanwariyas were arrested at Mirzapur railway station for assaulting a CRPF jawan after a dispute over tickets for the Brahmaputra Express. The jawan, en route to Manipur, was assisted by GRP. The accused were later released on bail

A dispute among kanwariyas over some issue led to an altercation and scuffle, causing the stampede

According to police officials, the incident occurred when they came in contact with a high-tension overhead wire

Say they cannot afford to hire extra staff, expecting that their earnings will take a hit due to the Uttar Pradesh government's orders

A 13-year-old boy, who was part of a group of 'kanwariyas', was killed after being hit by a truck in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur.

Two kanwariyas were electrocuted here when a DJ installed on the tractor-trolley they were travelling in came in contact with a high-tension wire passing overhead.

Two kanwariyas were injured in an accident, sparking a protest by other pilgrims who blocked the Pilibhit-Haridwar National Highway.

Six Kanwariyas died due to electrocution on Saturday after the vehicle they were travelling in came in contact with an electric wire in Uttar Pradesh.