Kanwariyas form human chain to let Muslim man's funeral procession cross highway
The funeral procession of 40-year-old Nizam, who died of heart attack, had to cross the highway as the graveyard was on the other side.
On Sunday in Siwaya village of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, a remarkable display of religious harmony unfolded as thousands of Kanwariyas temporarily halted their yatra to allow a Muslim man's funeral procession to cross the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The funeral procession of 40-year-old Nizam, who passed away from a heart attack, needed to cross the highway because the graveyard was situated on the opposite side.
Despite the highway being congested with thousands of Shiva devotees participating in the Kanwar yatra, the villagers sought the assistance of local police to ensure a peaceful transit. Daulatabad police station's in-charge, Suman Kumar Singh, was present at the scene to maintain order. Recognizing the situation, many Kanwariyas formed a human chain, urging others to pause their journey.
Once the Muslim funeral procession had safely crossed, the Shiv devotees returned to their yatra. This event highlights the coexistence and mutual respect between two religious communities during the auspicious month of Sawan, when thousands of Kanwariyas travel to prominent Shiva temples across India.
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