| Category |
Details |
| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Accommodation |
Free Kanwar camps, dharamshalas, hotels in Deoghar and Sultanganj
Advance booking advised during peak days
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