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Religion
Thousands of Shiva Devotees Walk 11 km Kavad Yatra in Sehore Amid Rain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 12:32 PM
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During the final days of Sawan, a rain‑soaked 11‑kilometre Kavad Yatra from the Sevan River to Kubereswar Dham in Sehore saw thousands of devotees chant ‘Har‑Har Mahadev’.
Sehore, Madhya Pradesh – In the concluding phase of the Hindu month of Sawan, a traditional Kavad Yatra was organised on the auspicious occasion of Pradosh. The pilgrimage covered an estimated 11 kilometres, starting from the banks of the Sevan River and ending at the Kubereswar Dham shrine.
Despite steady rain throughout the day, the procession continued without interruption. Organisers reported that thousands of Shiva‑worshippers, carrying the sacred Kavad, marched together, their footsteps echoing along the wet road.
Participants maintained the rhythm of devotional chants, repeatedly invoking “Har‑Har Mahadev” as they advanced. The collective hymn created a resonant atmosphere that blended with the sound of rain, reinforcing the spiritual fervour of the gathering.
The event underscores the enduring commitment of devotees in Madhya Pradesh to observe ancient rituals, even under adverse weather conditions, reaffirming the cultural significance of Kavad Yatra during Sawan’s final days.
Despite steady rain throughout the day, the procession continued without interruption. Organisers reported that thousands of Shiva‑worshippers, carrying the sacred Kavad, marched together, their footsteps echoing along the wet road.
Participants maintained the rhythm of devotional chants, repeatedly invoking “Har‑Har Mahadev” as they advanced. The collective hymn created a resonant atmosphere that blended with the sound of rain, reinforcing the spiritual fervour of the gathering.
The event underscores the enduring commitment of devotees in Madhya Pradesh to observe ancient rituals, even under adverse weather conditions, reaffirming the cultural significance of Kavad Yatra during Sawan’s final days.