Kanwar Yatra Sparks Debate: Hindu Saints Call for Boycott of Muslim-Made Kanwars

A controversy has erupted in Haridwar ahead of the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage. Hindu saints are demanding a complete boycott and ban on Kanwars (decorated structures used to carry holy water) crafted by Muslim artisans.

Saints Write to Uttarakhand Chief Minister

Prominent figures within the saint community, including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Yatindranand Giri and Swami Yashveer Maharaj of the Juna Akhara, have formally addressed their concerns to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in a written letter.

Questions Raised About Inclusivity

This call for a boycott has sparked debate and raised questions about religious inclusivity and the potential impact on the livelihoods of Muslim artisans who have traditionally participated in crafting these items for the pilgrimage.