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Kanwad Yatra Baidyanath Dham Jharkhand, India

Kanwar Yatra to Baidyanath Dham – Complete Information

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Yatra Name Kanwar Yatra to Baba Baidyanath Dham
Purpose To fetch holy Ganga water from Sultanganj and offer it to Lord Shiva at Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar
Start Point Ajgaibinath Temple, Sultanganj (Bihar)
End Point Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple, Deoghar (Jharkhand)
Distance Approx. 108 km (on foot)
Time Required Usually 3–5 days on foot
Route Sultanganj → Bhagalpur → Katoria → Banka → Chandan → Basukinath → Deoghar
The route is well-marked with dedicated lanes for Kanwariyas
Yatra Duration Conducted during the month of Shravan (July–August)
Number of Pilgrims 5 to 10 million Kanwariyas annually
Yatra Types Dak Kanwar: Continuous running without stopping
Kaniya Kanwar: Walk in pairs, without placing the Kanwar on ground
Normal Kanwar: Walk with rest stops, Kanwar can be placed on stands
Dress Code Traditional saffron-colored clothes, barefoot, carrying Kanwar (decorated bamboo with water pots)
Major Beliefs Offering Ganga water to Baba Baidyanath fulfills wishes and washes away sins
Fasting and chanting "Bol Bam" purifies the soul
Facilities Provided - Free food (Langar), water stalls, rest shelters
- Medical assistance and police security
- Special mobile toilets and hygiene stations
- Public address and lost & found systems
Important Tips - Avoid traveling in large crowds at night
- Stay hydrated and wear a cap in daytime
- Carry ID proof, first aid, and mobile phone
- Respect fellow pilgrims and local customs
Accommodation Free Kanwar camps, dharamshalas, hotels in Deoghar and Sultanganj
Advance booking advised during peak days
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