The last stop of the Kanwar Yatra: What is the special reason for offering water on Sawan Shivaratri

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Last Stop of the Kanwar Yatra: As soon as the month of Sawan comes, the enthusiasm of Shiva devotees across the country is at its peak. This auspicious time is considered dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Kavad Yatra during this time is a symbol of the unwavering reverence of the devotees. Millions of devotees, called Kanwariya, pursue a hard journey of hundreds of kilometers with Kavad by filling Ganga water from places like holy rivers, especially Haridwar. Their only goal is to offer that holy water to the Shivling of Lord Shiva, but have you ever wondered why Kanwariyas offer water on the Shivling of Sawan month, especially on Shivling? A deep religious and mythological significance is hidden behind it. According to the virtuous stories, when the sea churned, fourteen gems came out of it. In these gems, before nectar, a venom called a very fierce ‘Halahal’ came out. The heat of this poison was so intense that it had caused a crisis on the whole creation and all three folk started burning. At such a time, Lord Shiva held that entire poison in his throat to save the creation. This incident took place in the month of Sawan. Poisoning, Lord Shiva’s throat turned blue, due to which his name was Neelkanth. In order to calm the unbearable irritation caused by the influence of poison, all the deities offered them water. Then it is believed that offering water to Lord Shiva in the month of Sawan calms the heat of the poison and is pleased. Bringing Ganga water during the Kavad Yatra and especially on the day of Sawan Shivaratri is a way of remembering this mythological event and providing coolness to Lord Shiva. There is a religious belief that the devotees who observe fast throughout the Sawan month and offer Kavad Yatra and offer Gangaajal on Lord Shiva on the day of Shivratri, they get special grace of Bholenath. All their wishes are fulfilled and happiness, peace and prosperity are inhabited in the house. Thus, the day of Sawan Shivaratri is considered one of the holiest and important days of the journey of Kavad, when crores of Shiva devotees fulfill their last phase of reverence and dedication.