Mumbai Kanwar Yatra: ‘Har Har Mahadev’, ‘Bol Bam’ Chants Echo As Shiva Devotees Walk From Antop Hill To Babulnath Temple
Mumbai, Maharashtra: ‘Bol Bam’ chants echoed across Mumbai on Sunday as hundreds of Shiva devotees joined a Kanwar Yatra from Antop Hill to the Babulnath Temple in South Mumbai. Chanting ‘Bol Bam’ and Har Har Mahadev along the way, the devotees carried holy water to offer during the Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva in the sacred month of Sawan. The annual yatra brought hundreds of devotees together as…
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Thousands of Shiva devotees participated in the Kanwar Yatra, traveling from Antop Hill to the Babulnath Temple in South Mumbai on Sunday. The devotees, chanting 'Bol Bam' and 'Har Har Mahadev', carried holy water for the Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva in the holy month of Sawan. The annual pilgrimage united hundreds of devotees, who walked towards the historic Babulnath Temple, believing that offering water to Lord Shiva during Sawan brings blessings and fulfills their prayers.
The Kanwariyas, participants in the yatra, start their journey from Antop Hill and end at Babulnath Dham to perform the sacred rites. Devotees of all ages, including children, adults, elderly people, and women, participate in the yatra, chanting Lord Shiva's name throughout their journey. The Kanwar Yatra holds significance for seven years, with the journey starting from Motilal Nehru Nagar in Antop Hill.
Participants walk to the temple, offering water to Lord Shiva with devotion while seeking his blessings. The energy of faith in Baba's name keeps the devotees charged and allows them to continue the long walk without getting tired.
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