Essential articles
- A kanwar
- Two water – pots
- A match box and a packet of Agarbatti (incense sticks)
- A bag
- A carpet and two sheets (Chadar)
- A piece of plastic cloth
- Two pairs of saffron – coloured dresses
- A torch and a few candles
- A towel
- Required money
Kanwaria
Rules and Norms
- To maintain celibacy (Bramhacharya)
- To remember Lord Shiva by keeping mind, heart and speech pure
- To speak the truth
- To be inspired by charity and service
- To take bath before taking the kanwar
- To recite Bam – Bam
- Not to use oil and soap
- Not to wear shoes
- Not to take any article made of leather
- To avoid dogs. (dogs should not be touched)