Haridwar: A devotee carries a decorated Kanwar during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) amid heavy rainfall in Haridwar on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Devotees, also known as Kanwariyas, carry decorated Kanwars during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) amid heavy rainfall, in Haridwar on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Devotees, also known as Kanwariyas, carry decorated Kanwars during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) amid heavy rainfall, in Haridwar on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Devotees, also known as Kanwariyas, carry decorated Kanwars during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) amid heavy rainfall, in Haridwar on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Devotees, also known as Kanwariyas, carry decorated Kanwars during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) amid heavy rainfall, in Haridwar on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Devotees, also known as Kanwariyas, during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) amid heavy rainfall, in Haridwar on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Varanasi: Kanwariyas continue their pilgrimage to offer holy water at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple amid heavy rainfall in Varanasi on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Kanwariyas wearing raincoats walk through rain during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the month of Shravan (Sawan) in Haridwar on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Kanwariyas wearing raincoats walk through rain during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the month of Shravan (Sawan) in Haridwar on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Haridwar: Kanwariyas use a plastic sheet to shield themselves from the rain during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the month of Shravan (Sawan) in Haridwar on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. (Photo: IANS)