Some unknown facts about the kanvar yatra are followed by every kanvar yatri. Kanvar Yatra stems from Kanvar, the myth about its name says that kanvar Yatra is named after the kanvar, or a single pole (usually made of bamboo) with two roughly equal loads fastened or dangling from opposite ends. The kanvar is carried by balancing the middle of the pole on one or both shoulders.
Prohibition of drugs, alcohol, non-vegetarian during the kanvar yatra
There is a restriction on drugs, alcohol, & non-vegetarian is allowed during the yatra. Even though lord Shiva is often associated with recreational usage of bhaang and dhatura. A kanvar cannot be under any influence or eat non-vegetarian. There should not be any vulgar song during the Kanvar yatra.
Staying away from worldly pleasures
Kanvar yatri cannot touch his Kanvar, without taking a bath. There is a prohibition to use combs, oil, soap or anything related to styling during kanvar. Kanvar yatri wear Lord Shiva’s printed dress during kanvar yatra. During the entire yatra, the yatri are supposed to stay away from all kinds of worldly amenities that include comb, soap and even oil. it is necessary that Kanvar yatri cannot touch the kanvar without cleansing himself with a proper bath.
Saying Bol Bam Bam and Jai Bhole Shankar during kanvar yatra
Kanvar yatri move continuously without resting and they say ‘bol bam’ or ‘Jai Shiv Shankar’ during the yatra. There is a prohibition to walk past an existing kanvar without another kanvar.
Restriction on using of charpai or bed
During the kanvar yatra, kanvar yatri cannot make use of a bed or charpai to relax. The complete yatra to exact to the location of the Shivlinga, Kanvar yatri complete his yatra on foot without the use of any vehicle. The most important thing for kanvar yatri there is a prohibition to use of leather goods.
Abhisheka by Gangajal on Shivlinga
During the shravan month thousands of saffron-clad kanvar yatri carry Gangajal from the Ganges in Haridwar, Gangotri or Gaumukh. Kanvar yatri complete their yatra after Abhisheka on Shivlinga by Gangajal on Maha Shivratri
