Viral Video: Since the commencement of the holy month of Sawan, a lot of videos of some dedicated Kanwariyas have been going viral on social media, showcasing their unbelievable faith and dedication. One video has drawn wide attention and applause in which a Kanwariya is seen undertaking a remarkable journey to Lord Shiva’s temple by walking on his hands.
Devotee Completes Pilgrimage on Hands
This amazing video was shared on Instagram by krishnatiwari2291. From July 17, it has gone viral really fast. It is visible in the video that the devotee approaches the temple by his hands and not feet. As per the caption, the Kanwariya had covered a distance of 160 kilometers in this fashion.
The video has got over 177,000 likes, not to mention heaps of comments, applauding the devotee’s incredible faith and physical display. While some of them termed it the “best video of the day,” others simply went on to heartfelt praise of the Kanwariya for his devotion and strength.
Faith and Strength
The video comes as a part of the larger trend of Kanwariya devotion shown during the Sawan month. One can see that the devotees brave the most extreme weather conditions and take up tough pilgrimages in the service of Lord Shiva. Such acts of remarkable devotion, as portrayed in this video, underline an act hallmarked with great respect and dedication in Sawan.
Videos like these, in such a spiritually charged season, therefore, not only serve to mark a celebration of feats of faith at an individual level but also create that sense of communal pride or inspiration. The more people start sharing and commenting on such inspiring stories, the shining brightly of Kanwariyas’ devotion only keeps showing the deep and at times extraordinary length to which devotees will go in their worship.
