Overview
Kanwar Yatra 2025: Sultanganj To Baidyanath Temple Deoghar
The Kanwar Yatra is one of India’s largest religious pilgrimages, where devotees (Kanwariyas) carry holy Ganga water from Sultanganj (Bihar) to offer at the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar (Jharkhand). This 105-km journey, undertaken mostly on foot during Shravan (July-August), symbolizes deep devotion to Lord Shiva. Kanwariyas collect holy water (Ganga Jal) from the Ajgaivinath Temple in Sultanganj. Kanwariyas collect holy water (Ganga Jal) from the Ajgaivinath Temple in Sultanganj. Mondays (Somvar) of Shravan are considered especially auspicious. Devotees usually cover this distance on foot in 3 to 5 days,
Tour Highlight
The Kanwar Yatra 2025 is an annual pilgrimage in India where devotees of Lord Shiva, known as Kanwariyas, travel to fetch holy water from the Ganga River and offer it at Shiva temples. One of the most significant routes of this yatra is from Sultanganj (Bihar) to the Baidyanath Temple (Deoghar, Jharkhand).
Kanwar Yatra Route Map: Sultanganj to Baidyanath Temple Deoghar.
Itinerary
Upon Arrival at Deoghar Airport . Deoghar is a Hindi word and the literal meaning of ‘Deoghar’ is abode (‘ghar’) of the Gods and Goddesses (‘dev’). Deoghar is also known as “Baidyanath Dham”, “Baba Dham”, “B. Deoghar”. Baidyanath Temple among one of the 12th Joytrilinga. Meet and greet drive to Bhagalpur . Rest of the day is free . Overnight stay at Bhagalpur
Early Morning proceed to Sultanganj approx 22 kms / 40 Min . Upon arrival in Sultanganj taking a bath in the Ganga and fill their vessels with the ‘holy’ Ganga water offer to Lord Baidyanath temple at Deoghar . Then suspend the vassal through the kanwar slung across their shoulder and undertake the arduous journey on feet for approx110 kilometer on the Sultanganj- Deoghar stretch. En-route lunch at local Restaurant / Dhaba. Rest for Half an hour . Restart Padyatra (Sanskrit, lit. journey by foot). In evening stop at pre booked at Dharmshala (Dharamshala is a ‘religious sanctuary’ or rest-house for pilgrims with basis amenities) . Dinner and Overnight stay in Dharamshala
Early Morning at 4;00 am Padyatra around 15 Kms After Breakfast rest for an hours . Later walk 5 Kms En-route lunch at local Restaurant / Dhaba. Rest for an hours. Later start in the evening around 5:00 pm later stop at 8: stop at pre booked accommodation Dharmshala. Dinner and Overnight stay in Dharamshala.
Early Morning at 4;00 am Padyatra around 15 Kms After Breakfast rest for an hours . Later walk 5 Kms En-route lunch at local Restaurant / Dhaba. Rest for an hours. Later start in the evening around 5:00 pm later stop at 8: stop at pre booked accommodation Dharmshala. Dinner and Overnight stay in Dharamshal
Early Morning at 4;00 am Padyatra around 15 Kms After Breakfast rest for an hours . Later walk 5 Kms En-route lunch at local Restaurant / Dhaba. Rest for an hours. Later start in the evening around 5:00 pm later stop at 8: stop at pre booked accommodation Dharmshala. Dinner and Overnight stay in Dharamshal
Morning breakfast proceed for last Padyatra approx 10 Kms . Upon arrival in Deoghar . Take bath is Shivaganga .The old name of Shivaganga is Varvoghar kund. It is situated just 200 metres away from the Baidyanath temple. Later offer holy water to Baba Baidyanath Temple. Baidyanath dham one of the 12 Jyotirlinga (Dharshan timing ( 5:00 am – 15:30 Pm) and ( 18:00 pm – 21:00 pm ) . After Darshan drive to Basukinath approx 46 Kms from Deoghar . Shiv and parvati temple. its is considered incomplete without paying homage at Basukinath. If time allows Enjoyed ropeway at Trikuth Parvat .Dinner and Overnight stay in Deoghar Hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel .In time transfer to Airport
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