Kanwar Yatra: Muslims Contribute for the Festival Celebrated by Lord Shiva Devotees

With the onset of Hindu holy month of Shravan or Sawan, begins the auspicious journey venture, Kanwar Yatra, a religious pilgrimage observed by the devotees of Lord Shiva, in different parts of India. Though it is a Hindu occasion, it is equally loved by the Muslim community, who work really hard for the successful conduct of this annual religious journey. One such example can be seen in Haridwar city of Uttarakhand where scores of Muslim artisans are involved in making colourful Kanwars for Hindu devotees. Hindu devotees believe that this bond of love and brotherhood will keep on inspiring generations. Varanasi city in Uttar Pradesh also narrates similar story of harmony where Muslim shopkeepers design and sell special clothes for Hindu devotees. Apart from clothes, various other products for Sawan are also sold here by Muslim shopkeepers who remain equally excited for the Kanwar Yatra and firmly believe in the thought of religious unification.