Kanwar Yatra Begins Today Amid High Security; Traffic Advisories Announced Between Delhi And Haridwar Till Aug 11

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Kanwar Yatra 2026 begins with heightened security measures.
Delhi Police issued traffic advisories for heavy vehicles.
Haridwar administration made arrangements; police deployed till Aug 11.

Kanwar Yatra 2026: The auspicious Kanwar Yatra has begun today, with thousands of devotees travelling to the traditional Shiva temples and Haridwar to collect the water. The Delhi Traffic Police, anticipating a significant presence of devotees, have issued a traffic advisory, especially for the heavy vehicles. The yatra has a significant impact in the regions sharing its borders with Uttar Pradesh as the devotees travel to Haridwar.

Tight Security In Place

As per the traffic advisory, the Delhi Police have restricted the entry of heavy vehicles on the Kanwar route for the next 15 days. The district administration of Haridwar has also made necessary arrangements for the journey, which will continue till August 11. Apart from this, the height of the Kanwar has also been set for the pilgrims to avoid any inconveniences.

While the height of the Kanwar procession on foot has been set at six feet, the height of the tableau has been fixed at ten feet. Apart from this, water police have also been deployed for security at the bathing ghats to ensure safety for the devotees. The Uttarakhand police have deployed around 6,000 security personnel in the region for security purposes.

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Traffic Advisory Issued

Apart from this, separate parking arrangements have been made for Kanwar pilgrims' vehicles, and a traffic plan has also been issued. As per the advisory, heavy vehicles will be allowed to operate only at night on the Haridwar-Delhi, Haridwar-Najibabad, and Haridwar-Roorkee highways from Thursday till August 4.

The traffic police stated that the heavy vehicles will be completely banned from August 5 to August 11 on these routes to reduce the congestion. The railways have also extended several services to Haridwar to provide an additional option to the devotees. The residents have been advised to follow the guidelines and plan their travel accordingly.

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