Schools in Haridwar to Remain Shut from July 27 For Kanwar Yatra, Check When Classes Will Resume

Officials said that the government, non-government schools and Anganwadi centres from class 1 to 12 in the district will remain closed from July 27 to August 2.

Written by: India.com News Desk Edited by: Manmath Nayak

Published: July 24, 2024, 8:48 AM IST

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Haridwar: Schools in Haridwar will remain shut from July 27 to August 2 because of the rush of Shiv devotees during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra. The Kanwar Yatra began on Monday with the devotees pouring into the pilgrimage city to collect waters of the holy Ganga river.

Classes Will Resume on August 2

It was decided to close the schools as the rush is going to increase over the next few days, District Magistrate Dhiraj Singh Garbiyal said.

He added that the government, non-government schools and Anganwadi centres from class 1 to 12 in the district will remain closed from July 27 to August 2.

Traffic Advisory For Kanwar Yatra

In another development, Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory regarding the elaborate arrangements for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra and cautioned that congestion is expected at several places.

The Kanwar Yatra will commence on the first day of Sawan (Shravan) on Monday and will culminate on August 2 as holy Ganga water will be offered to Lord Shiva.

A large number of Kanwariyas will reach Delhi, while some of them will go to Haryana and Rajasthan via Delhi borders. This year, the expected number of people is about 15- 20 lakh, the advisory said.

The advisory said that during the period of the Kanwarias movement, traffic violations will be checked by on-the-spot prosecution and by photography or videography of violations

The devotees carrying Kanwars will pass through several routes, including Apsara Border, Shahdara Flyover, Seelampur ‘T’ Point, ISBT Flyover Boulevard Road, Rani Jhansi Road, Faiz Road, Upper Ridge Road, Dhaula Kuan, NH-8 and exit from Rajokri Border for Haryana, the advisory said.

To ensure a smooth yatra for the Kanwarias, heavy transport vehicles (HTV) will be diverted by the Uttar Pradesh Police from Mohan Nagar towards NH-24, and no such traffic will be allowed towards Wazirabad Road via Bhopura and towards GT Road via Apsra Border, the advisory read.