UP Government To Shower Flowers On Kanwariyas From Helicopters
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to shower flower petals from helicopters on Kanwariyas across seven districts during the annual Shravan Kanwar Yatra. The initiative aims to ensure a grand and orderly experience for the devotees.
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The use of state resources for religious events often sparks debate regarding the secular nature of government administration in India.
Kanwariyas on western Uttar Pradesh's major routes will receive an aerial floral welcome, as the state government plans flower showers from helicopter across seven districts on August 9 and 10.According to the detailed schedule issued by the government, the helicopter will depart from Lucknow for Baghpat at around 8 am on August 9. Flower petals will be showered on kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) in the Baghpat region from 10:30 am to 11:15 am.The helicopter will then fly to Saharanpur, where devotees will receive a floral welcome from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm.
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