Kanwar Yatra 2026: Schools, colleges shut in Ghaziabad from August 4-12; Meerut, Baghpat join list
The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage during the holy month of Shravan in which devotees of Lord Shiva carry holy Ganga water.
From August 4 to 12, schools and colleges in Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, will be shut due to the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage. The pilgrimage involves devotees carrying holy Ganga water from Haridwar to Shiva temples on foot. The district administrations in Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Baghpat have decided to close all educational institutions from nursery to Class 12, as well as colleges, universities, and technical institutions, to ensure students' safety and facilitate traffic management.
The closures apply to institutions affiliated with various education boards. Examinations already notified will be held as scheduled and are exempt from the closure order.
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