Kanwar Yatra 2025: More than 200 liquor shops in Noida and Ghaziabad to be covered to honour devotees' beliefs
As the Kanwar Yatra 2025 approaches, Noida and Ghaziabad administrations will cover 222 liquor shops along pilgrimage routes to respect devotees' sentiments. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered strict action against disrespectful behavior and food tampering. Preparations include improved facilities, hygiene measures, and similar actions in Uttarakhand to ensure a peaceful pilgrimage.
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Jewar Temple Area Gets Ready for Shivratri Crowd
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Additionally, temple renovation work worth Rs 80 lakh is in the tender stage under the tourism department.
Uttarakhand Also Following Suit
As preparations for the Kanwar Yatra 2025 gather pace, district administrations in Noida and Ghaziabad have decided to cover 222 liquor shops along the pilgrimage routes to maintain the sanctity of the event. The step has been taken to ensure that the religious sentiments of Kanwar devotees are not hurt, officials told Times of India (TOI).In Ghaziabad, District Excise Officer Sanjay Singh said a survey identified 164 liquor shops on four major Kanwar Yatra routes:Shop owners have been directed to cover their outlets and signboards with curtains before the yatra begins. Those failing to comply will face official action. However, officials clarified that these shops will not be shut, only visually hidden from pilgrims.In Gautam Buddha Nagar, authorities have identified 58 liquor shops on the yatra routes passing through areas such as:District Excise Officer of GB Nagar Subodh Kumar said, 'This is a yearly practice. The idea is to keep these shops out of sight to respect the emotions of Kanwariyas. There is no plan to shut them.'Alongside the liquor shop coverings, officials have also issued new rules for eateries along the Kanwar route. Hotels and dhabas must clearly display:This measure is part of a broader plan to maintain hygiene and transparency during the yatra.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a tough stance. While reviewing preparations, he instructed officials to take a 'zero-tolerance approach' towards anyone found tampering with food or engaging in disrespectful behaviour. 'Strict punishment must be ensured in such cases,' he emphasised.District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma visited the Nanakeshwar Mahadev Temple in Jewar to review arrangements. Over one lakh pilgrims are expected this year.He directed officials to:In a similar move, the Uttarakhand government is preparing to cover liquor shops located along highways and roads used by Kanwar devotees. This effort is in line with previous years, aiming to uphold the spiritual environment of the pilgrimage.The Kanwar Yatra sees millions of devotees walking barefoot to collect holy water for Shivling abhishek. By covering liquor and meat shops, improving facilities, and ensuring hygiene, the administration aims to ensure a peaceful and respectful environment for all pilgrims during this sacred journey.Inputs from TOI
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