Kanwar Yatra 2025: Why do Kanwar pilgrims wear saffron clothes, know the importance and power of this color..

The Kanwar Yatra starts from the Pratipada date of the Krishna Paksha of Sawan, which continues till Krishna Chaturdashi. This year, the Kanwar Yatra is starting from 11 July 2025. The main reason for this journey is to please Lord Shiva. With the blessings of Bholenath and his grace, Kanwar pilgrims wish to attain salvation.

On this occasion, you will see most of the Kanwariyas wearing saffron clothes. Do you know the reason behind wearing clothes of this color? If not, then today we are going to tell you the religious and spiritual reason for this color.

Saffron is a symbol of sacrifice and penance.

Saffron color is considered a symbol of service, sacrifice, penance, resolve, faith, sadhana, and devotion. For this reason, sadhus and monks in Sanatan Dharma wear clothes of this color. The saffron color also shows that the person wearing it is free from the trap of worldly attachment. He has become absorbed in the devotion to God.

The purpose of the Kanwar Yatra is not just to fill holy water from the river and perform Jalabhishek in the Shiva temple. This journey also demands purity and cleanliness. During this journey, no kind of intoxication like tobacco, gutka, cigarette, etc., is consumed.

Saffron color increases self-confidence.

During this time, they have to follow celibacy and also stay away from non-vegetarian food. In such a situation, the pilgrims overcome physical and mental challenges with the help of devotion to Shiva. In this, saffron color helps increase their self-confidence.

For this reason, devotees wear saffron clothes during the Kanwar Yatra. They rise above their daily activities and get absorbed in Shiva devotion. During this time, they are doing rigorous penance. In this penance, this color inspires them to increase energy and self-confidence.

Saffron is a symbol of unity.

Kanwar Yatra is taken out in groups because it would be difficult without discipline, service spirit, and dedication. It is also a symbol of unity. Because of this, saffron coloured clothes keep them united and also keep the sense of religious consciousness alive in them.

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