Traffic snarls and celebrations as Kanwar Yatra passes through Delhi. See Pics

The Kanwar yatra peaked on Shivratri on Wednesday resulting in traffic snarls. Pilgrims were seen carrying holy ganga water from Haridwar to their hometown.  ...read more

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A large number of kanwariyas moving through Delhi caused massive traffic jams across the city, leaving many commuters stuck for hours. Traffic across Anand Vihar to Apsara Border was restricted till 8 AM on July 23 due to the Kanwar Yatra crossing from the route. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Delhi Traffic Police issued a detailed advisory announcing the closure of several key stretches till 8 AM on July 23 due to the pilgrim rush in the last leg of the Kanwar Yatra period.(ANI)

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The rush of kanwariyas started increasing from July 20 and their massive influx began on July 21 after which the traffic police issued three more advisories.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Kanwariyas were seen passing by the India Gate carrying holy water from the River Ganga were seen heading towards their hometown.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, along with Kapil Mishra showered flower petals over Women Kanwariyas carrying Holy Ganga water from Haridwar during Kanwar Yatra (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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In parts of Uttar Pradesh, Kanwariyas have reportedly been ordered against carrying hockey sticks and similar items as they undertake the Kanwar Yatra.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Amid light showers at Noida-Delhi border, Kanwariyas were seen carrying holy water going back to their hometown during the Kanwar Yatra.(Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times)

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Joint Commissioner Gautam Buddha Nagar, Rajiv Narayan Mishra and DCP Traffic Laxman Singh Yadav and members of Sri Nagambika Dham (Trust) distributed helmets to Kanwariyas at Delhi Noida Chilla Border. (Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times)

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Several trucks with Kanwar Yatris seen carrying holy water from Haridwar via Dak Kanwar during the yatra. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Kanwariyas were carrying the holy water on their shoulders as rain lashed at Noida-Delhi border on 23 July.(Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

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Kanwar Yatris danced and chanted carrying holy water from Haridwar during Kanwar Yatra near Shastri Park in New Delhi.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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As the Kanwar Yatra continued across parts of Delhi residents complained of lawlessness, marked by loud music, traffic chaos, reckless driving, and open hooliganism. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)