Kanwar Yatra 2026: Helicopter Showers Flower Petals on Thousands of Kanwariyas in Baghpat (Video)
As the annual Shravan Kanwar Yatra gathers momentum across northern India, the Baghpat district administration showered flower petals from a helicopter onto thousands of Lord Shiva devotees (Kanwariyas) traversing major pilgrimage routes and gathered at key shrines in the region.
As the annual Shravan Kanwar Yatra gathers momentum across northern India, the Baghpat district administration showered flower petals from a helicopter onto thousands of Lord Shiva devotees (Kanwariyas) traversing major pilgrimage routes and gathered at key shrines in the region.
The aerial welcome was conducted over prominent transit corridors and religious spots, including areas leading toward the historic Pura Mahadev temple. Senior administrative and police officials monitored the operation, which forms part of a multi-district initiative coordinated by the Uttar Pradesh state government to facilitate the pilgrimage. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Showers Flowers on Kanwariyas in Meerut, Says 4-4.5 Crore Devotees Expected.
Along with the aerial gesture, local authorities inspected ground security, traffic diversions, and crowd control measures. Routes connecting Baghpat with neighboring hubs like Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Saharanpur have seen dedicated pedestrian lanes and phased vehicular restrictions to ensure safe passage for pilgrims carrying Gangajal (holy water from the Ganges River).
State-Wide Gesture and Safety Measures
The flower shower in Baghpat is part of a broader two-day aerial campaign scheduled by state authorities across seven western Uttar Pradesh districts—including Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, and Bulandshahr. Officials stated the program aims to maintain orderly transit while acknowledging the physical endurance of the pilgrims. Darul Uloom Deoband Advises Students to Avoid Kanwar Yatra Routes, Cites Safety Concerns.
Helicopter Showers Flowers on Kanwariyas in Baghpat
#WATCH | Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh: District administration showers flower petals from a helicopter on Kanwariyas in Baghpat as the Kanwar Yatra gains momentum. pic.twitter.com/WKyxYo0Lln
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To manage the heavy surge during the holy month of Shravan, civil administration and local police forces have deployed surveillance drones, medical aid posts, and drinking water booths along key highway routes. Local security personnel remain on high alert at major temples, including Pura Mahadev, ahead of Shivratri rituals, when footfall reaches its peak.
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