Kedarnath Dham: Massive rush of pilgrims after 2 years; how things changed since 2013 disaster | Exclusive
2 years, 7 months ago

Kedarnath Dham: Massive rush of pilgrims after 2 years; how things changed since 2013 disaster | Exclusive

India TV News  

Kedarnath Dham: On May 06, the doors of Baba Kedarnath Dham opened after almost two and a half years, since the Covid-19 outbreak, followed by a lockdown in the country. The reason for this was that people were coming on the pilgrimage without registering and the police administration had to send them back owing to huge numbers. A center has been set up at Shiv Puri Chowki in Rishikesh for the registration checking or offline registration of the devotees visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath. Meanwhile, the situation has been getting better and the devotees are lauding the PM Modi government and Pushkar Singh Dhami's efforts for Uttarakhand, Char Dham.

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Doors of Kedarnath Dham Close for Winter Season: A Spiritual Ritual
2 months, 1 week ago

Doors of Kedarnath Dham Close for Winter Season: A Spiritual Ritual

ABP News  

The doors of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand were closed for the winter season on Sunday, as per Vedic rituals and religious traditions. The ceremony was attended by over 15,000 devotees and the temple was decorated since Diwali. The doors were closed with Vedic rituals and religious traditions amidst chants of Om Namah Shivay, Jai Baba Kedar and devotional tunes of …

202 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far, 93 from Kedarnath: State govt data
3 months, 2 weeks ago

202 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far, 93 from Kedarnath: State govt data

Hindustan Times  

As many as 202 pilgrim deaths were reported so far due to health-related ailments during the Char Dham yatra which began on May 25, Uttarakhand state government official said. According to health department officials, the state government has stepped up its efforts to mitigate the number of deaths and is also conducting a health audit of the deaths occurring during …

Uttarakhand: 3 killed, 8 injured in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: 3 killed, 8 injured in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

Hindustan Times  

Three people died and eight got injured in a landslide near Chidwasa in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. “The news of some pilgrims getting injured due to debris and heavy stones falling from the hill near the Kedarnath Yatra route is very sad," he wrote. More than one lakh devotees reached Kedarnath since the doors of Shri Kedarnath …

Uttarakhand: Three devotees, enroute to Kedarnath Dham, die in landslide near Chidwasa; CM Dhami reacts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Three devotees, enroute to Kedarnath Dham, die in landslide near Chidwasa; CM Dhami reacts

India TV News  

Three people died while eight others sustained injuries after a landslide occurred near Chidwasa on the Kedarnath pilgrimage in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Sunday, the officials said. On July 21, at 8:00 am, the district control room in Rudraprayag informed the SDRF team that a landslide had occurred near Chidwasa on the Kedarnath pilgrimage route, resulting in some people being …

Avalanche hits Gandhi Sarovar in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath| Video
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Avalanche hits Gandhi Sarovar in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath| Video

Hindustan Times  

An avalanche occurred over Gandhi Sarovar in Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on Sunday. Earlier this month, the revered Kedarnath Dham witnessed massive number of devotees, the number surpassing more than 7 lakh till June 6. As per the district magistrate of Rudraprayag, a total of 7,10,698 pilgrims made the journey to the world-famous 11th Jyotirlinga Kedarnath Dham in just 28 days …

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10
7 months, 1 week ago

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10

Hindustan Times  

The Char Dham Yatra has seen a record-breaking influx of pilgrims, with Kedarnath Dham surpassing the number of pilgrims of more than seven lakh since May 10, the date of opening of the temple portals, till June 6. Devotees throng the Kedarnath Temple during the 'Char Dham Yatra' in Rudraprayag district. According to the state government data, out of 86 …

86 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far: State govt data
7 months, 1 week ago

86 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far: State govt data

Hindustan Times  

Eighty-six deaths were reported so far due to health-related ailments during the Char Dham yatra which began on May 10, Uttarakhand state government data said. “The number of deaths during 2023 Char Dham Yatra in May was 96, which has come down considerably in 2024 with 68 deaths reported till May 29 this year due to the effective interventions and …

Uttarakhand CM assures smooth passage to Char Dham Yatra devotees amid reports of disruptions
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand CM assures smooth passage to Char Dham Yatra devotees amid reports of disruptions

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Amdist the surge of devotees for the Char Dham Yatra over the past 48 hours leading to disruptions among several other concerns including the safety of the pilgrims, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has personally intervened. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, reviewing the arrangements for the Yatra through virtual means from New Delhi on Saturday, directed for the …

Monitor Char Dham yatra continuously, CM Dhami to officials amid pilgrim influx
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Monitor Char Dham yatra continuously, CM Dhami to officials amid pilgrim influx

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday chaired a review meeting on the Char Dham yatra at the state secretariat and asked officials to continuously monitor the yatra in view of the continuous surge in pilgrim influx. Dhami said devotees should only be allowed to undertake the Char Dham yatra with prior registration. He instructed secretaries of all the …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Rudraprayag Police appeals devotees to maintain decency on holy pilgrimage
8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Rudraprayag Police appeals devotees to maintain decency on holy pilgrimage

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Amidst the arrival of a huge number of devotees in Kedarnath for the Char Dham Yatra, Operation Maryada has been launched by Rudraprayag Police to maintain decency and purity on the journey. "Rudraprayag Police is committed to the smooth and safe journey of the devotees coming for the popular Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra in the district. …

Watch: Shri Badrinath Dham opens its doors for devotees after six months
8 months ago

Watch: Shri Badrinath Dham opens its doors for devotees after six months

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand opened its doors for devotees at 6am on Sunday, May 12, amid chimes of melodious tunes by the Army Band, with complete rituals. Decorated Badrinath Temple ahead of the opening of its portals for devotees for the 'Char Dham Yatra', in Chamoli district, Saturday, May 11, 2024. Shri Badrinath Dham opened …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Badrinath Dham opens for devotees after gap of six months | VIDEO
8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Badrinath Dham opens for devotees after gap of six months | VIDEO

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: A large number of devotees thronged Shri Badrinath Dham after the doors were opened today at 6:00 am amidst the melodious tunes of the Army Band, with complete rituals, Vedic chanting and slogans of 'Badri Vishal Lal Ki Jai'. The doors of the world-famous Shri Badrinath Dham were opened for devotees after a gap of six …

Portals of Kedarnath Dham opened for devotees
8 months ago

Portals of Kedarnath Dham opened for devotees

Hindustan Times  

The portals of Kedarnath Dham, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, were opened for the devotees on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on Friday. Devotees arrive to offer prayers at the Kedarnath Temple after its portals opened, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkhar Singh Dhami was present along with the numerous pilgrims from across the country at the holy …

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri temples open for devotees with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'
8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri temples open for devotees with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'

India TV News  

The Char Dham Yatra holds profound significance for Hindus, drawing devout pilgrims and enthusiasts alike in anticipation of the spiritual journey. After being closed for the winter season, the revered Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri temples in Uttarakhand opened for devotees on Friday. Here's reopening schedule Officials from the temple committee have announced the reopening schedule: Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples opened …

Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri Dham set to welcome pilgrims in May | Check dates
9 months ago

Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri Dham set to welcome pilgrims in May | Check dates

Hindustan Times  

The portals of three revered Himalayan shrines – Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham and Gangotri Dham – are set to open their doors, marking the commencement of the Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage. The gates of Shri Kedarnath Dham, another significant shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, will open two days earlier, on May 10, at 7 am. The auspicious occasion of …

Portals of Kedarnath shrine to open on May 10 this year
10 months, 1 week ago

Portals of Kedarnath shrine to open on May 10 this year

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The portals of Kedarnath Dham shrine will open on May 10 at around 7 in the morning, temple officials have said. The Char Dham shrines, of which Kedarnath is a part, remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summers and closing with the onset of winter. Char Dham shrines remain shut for around six months every …

Kedarnath Temple opening date announced | Check details here
10 months, 1 week ago

Kedarnath Temple opening date announced | Check details here

Hindustan Times  

Kedarnath Temple will open for pilgrims on May 10 at 7am this year, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has announced on Friday. The decision was made during a religious ceremony conducted at the Pachkadar Gaddi Sthal Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Uttarakhand's Ukhimath, in the presence of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President Ajendra Ajay. Why Kedarnath Dham gets closed in winter season every …

Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 10 for devotees
10 months, 1 week ago

Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 10 for devotees

The Hindu  

In a recent announcement, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee revealed that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga, Shri Kedarnath Dham, will open for pilgrims on May 10 at 7 am this year. The ceremony took place at the Pachkadar Gaddi Sthal Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Uttarakhand's Ukhimath.During winters there is a heavy snowfall and all the routes are closed for six …

Portals of Badrinath Dham to be opened on May 12
11 months ago

Portals of Badrinath Dham to be opened on May 12

Hindustan Times  

The portals of Badrinath Dham will be opened at 6am on May 12 this year, Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee officials said on Wednesday. Harish Gaur, media in charge Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee said, “After the announcement of portal opening for the Badrinath shrine, the date of Tel-Kalash Yatra was also fixed on 25 April”. Ajendra Ajay, president Badrinath Kedarnath Temple …

Kashi Vishwanath Dham welcomes record 12.9 crore devotees in 2 years since inauguration of temple corridor
1 year, 1 month ago

Kashi Vishwanath Dham welcomes record 12.9 crore devotees in 2 years since inauguration of temple corridor

Op India  

The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has become one of the top pilgrimage spots in India as a record 12.92 crore devotees visited the holy shrine in two years. Notably, the expanded Kashi Vishwanath Dham will soon complete its two years on 13th December. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor on 13th December 2021, and …

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath overtakes Badrinath in attracting devotees
1 year, 2 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath overtakes Badrinath in attracting devotees

Firstpost  

The 2013 flash flood created devastation in the Mandakini valley. Prem Dutt Goswami, president of Sri Kedarnath Hotel Owners Association, says, “The craze of youths to visit Kedarnath has completely transformed the tourism trend of the Char Dham Yatra to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Old tourism data available since 1990 clearly indicates that there used to be a big …

Char Dham Yatra: Over 30 lakh pilgrims visited so far, says Uttarakhand DGP
1 year, 6 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Over 30 lakh pilgrims visited so far, says Uttarakhand DGP

The Hindu  

In the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, over 30 lakh pilgrims have visited Char Dham and more than 10 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath, Ashok Kumar, Director General of Police, said on June 22. Meanwhile, in a precautionary measure, ahead of the coming monsoon season and amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand Government issued a notice on …

Uttarakhand: Massive avalanche hits mountains around Kedarnath Temple. Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand: Massive avalanche hits mountains around Kedarnath Temple. Watch

Live Mint  

A massive avalanche on 8 June hit the mountains around the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, however, no damages or injuries were reported. Earlier on 4 June, a similar snow avalanche took place in the state that hit a group of pilgrims en route to Hemkund Sahib. Meanwhile, offline registration for Kedarnath Dham Yatra has been suspended till 10 June, and …

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx crosses 2 million mark: Officials
1 year, 7 months ago

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx crosses 2 million mark: Officials

Hindustan Times  

The number of pilgrims who have visited the Char Dham Yatra during this season has crossed 20 lakhs with Kedarnath Dham reporting the maximum rush with 7.13 lakh, Uttarakhand tourism department officials said on Sunday. According to tourism department officials, 20.74 lakh pilgrims have visited Char Dham till Saturday evening, out of which 364,420 visited Yamunotri, 394,229 visited Gangotri, 580,185 …

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism
1 year, 7 months ago

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism

Firstpost  

The Uttarakhand Tourism Department notified on Monday that over eight lakh pilgrims have so far visited Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri shrines since the Chardham Yatra began in April. Earlier on April 30, the Chardham Yatra was stopped at Srinagar as a precautionary measure due to bad weather at Kedarnath and Badrinath. Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar issued …

Char Dham Yatra pilgrims to take weather update before visiting Kedarnath Temple amid heavy snowfall
1 year, 8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra pilgrims to take weather update before visiting Kedarnath Temple amid heavy snowfall

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of heavy snowfall in Kedarnath, Rudraprayag district administration on Tuesday advised pilgrims to visit the temple only after taking a weather update. Char Dham Yatra pilgrims to take weather update before visiting Kedarnath Temple amid heavy snowfall "Kedarnath received heavy snowfall on Monday once again. Pilgrims are advised to plan their journey to the temple in accordance …

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves
1 year, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves

Hindustan Times  

Mussoorie: The yatra was suspended following glacier breakage, continuous snowfall and bad weather Kedarnath Dham yatra which was suspended due to glacier breakage ahead of the shrine in Rudraprayag district resumed on Friday, people familiar with the matter said. On Friday, the district administration permitted over 4,000 pilgrims who were stuck at Sonprayag for the past two days to move …

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves
1 year, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves

Hindustan Times  

Mussoorie: The yatra was suspended following glacier breakage, continuous snowfall and bad weather Kedarnath Dham yatra which was suspended due to glacier breakage ahead of the shrine in Rudraprayag district resumed on Friday, people familiar with the matter said. On Friday, the district administration permitted over 4,000 pilgrims who were stuck at Sonprayag for the past two days to move …

Portals of Kedarnath Dham open for annual yatra amid snowy conditions
1 year, 8 months ago

Portals of Kedarnath Dham open for annual yatra amid snowy conditions

Hindustan Times  

The portals of the Kedarnath shrine were opened for the summer months on Tuesday morning with priests offering the first prayers. Even though the state government has stopped registration for Kedarnath Dham temporarily due to inclement weather in the area, and devotees were stopped at many places along the Char Dham route, thousands of pilgrims managed to reach the shrine. …

Daily limit on pilgrims lifted for Chardham Yatra on CM Dhami’s instructions
1 year, 8 months ago

Daily limit on pilgrims lifted for Chardham Yatra on CM Dhami’s instructions

Live Mint  

The daily limit on the number of pilgrims allowed to undertake the Chardham Yatra has been lifted, as per an official communication from the Additional Chief Secretary on Friday. This directive was issued in compliance with the orders of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, as reported by ANI. The Char Dham Yatra is scheduled to commence on April 22, which …

Char Dham Yatra 2023: See tour packages, registration process, guidelines here
1 year, 8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2023: See tour packages, registration process, guidelines here

Live Mint  

The Char Dham Yatra 2023 in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages in India. Departure Dates for IRCTC Char Dham air tour package from Mumbai: 21 May 2023-1 June 2023 28 May 2023-8 June 2023 4 June 2023- 15 June 2023 11 June 2023-22 June 2023 18 June 2023-29 June 2023 25 June 2023-6 July 2023 Departure …

Kedarnath Dham to open for Hindu devotees on April 25, helicopter ride available
1 year, 9 months ago

Kedarnath Dham to open for Hindu devotees on April 25, helicopter ride available

Hindustan Times  

The portals of the Kedarnath Dham will be opened for all devotees on April 25, officials said on Wednesday. Kedarnath Dham to open for Hindu devotees on April 25, helicopter ride available The yatra is set to start on April 25. In view of the upcoming Chardham Yatra, a total of 6.34 lakh devotees have registered, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council …

IRCTC to start helicopter services to Kedarnath Dham on THIS date. Details here
1 year, 9 months ago

IRCTC to start helicopter services to Kedarnath Dham on THIS date. Details here

Live Mint  

As the gates of Kedarnath Dham opens on 25 April, IRCTC will soon start the online booking of helicopter service for the temple. This comes as IRCTC recently signed an MoU with Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority for a period of 5 years for providing Helicopter ticket booking service to the pilgrims of Shri Kedarnath Dham. As per the official …

Maha Shivratri: Doors opening date of Kedarnath Temple to be announced today
1 year, 10 months ago

Maha Shivratri: Doors opening date of Kedarnath Temple to be announced today

Live Mint  

The opening date of Uttarakhand's Kedarnath Dham, one of the 12 jyotirlingas will be announced today on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. All the preparations have been completed at the Shri Omkareshwar Temple complex in Ukhimath to fix the opening date of the kapat of Kedarnath temple. "Every year on the occasion of Shivratri, the date of opening of …

Registration for Char Dham Yatra set to begin from February 20
1 year, 11 months ago

Registration for Char Dham Yatra set to begin from February 20

Hindustan Times  

Mussoorie: Online and offline registration for the Char Dham Yatra will begin on February 20 and the pilgrimage process is expected to be smoother than in previous years, an Uttarakhand government official said on Wednesday. “A record 46 lakh pilgrims reached Char Dham shrines last year and more pilgrims are expected to reach this year so all the district magistrates …

Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra registration to begin from Feb 20
1 year, 11 months ago

Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra registration to begin from Feb 20

Hindustan Times  

Online and offline registration for the Char Dham Yatra will begin on February 20 and the pilgrimage process is expected to be smoother than in previous years, an Uttarakhand government official said on Wednesday. “A record 46 lakh pilgrims reached Char Dham shrines last year and more pilgrims are expected to reach this year so all the district magistrates on …

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt to introduce new system for devotees
1 year, 11 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt to introduce new system for devotees

Live Mint  

Char Dham Yatra 2023: Preparations are in full swing for one of the famous Hindu pilgrimages with the announcement of the date for the opening doors of Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Badrinath dhams. Sachin Kurve, Sttae Tourism Secretary said, “Arrangements are being made to provide better facilities to the pilgrims coming for the Char Dham Yatra. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister …

Kedarnath Temple: Entry of devotees banned into sanctum sanctorum
2 years, 3 months ago

Kedarnath Temple: Entry of devotees banned into sanctum sanctorum

India TV News  

Kedarnath Temple: The Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee on Monday banned the entry of devotees into the sanctum sanctorum of Kedarnath for the time being in view of a huge rush of pilgrims. After nearly a two-month dip in footfall during the monsoon season, there has been a sharp rise in the number of devotees thronging the temple of late. "We have …

Amid record number of people visiting Char Dham, Uttarakhand registers high death rate among pilgrims
2 years, 7 months ago

Amid record number of people visiting Char Dham, Uttarakhand registers high death rate among pilgrims

Firstpost  

In the last 35 days, 62 pilgrims have lost their lives due to heart problems and other sicknesses in Kedarnath, 35 at Yamunotri, 34 at Badrinath, and 11 pilgrims at Gangotri At least 142 pilgrims have died in the last 35 days due to heart problems and other illnesses at Char Dham in Uttarakhand. According to the state disaster management …

Four More Pilgrims Die in Kedarnath; Death Toll Climbs to 41
2 years, 7 months ago

Four More Pilgrims Die in Kedarnath; Death Toll Climbs to 41

News 18  

The death toll of pilgrims coming on Char Dham yatra’ continues to rise as four more people succumbed to the inhospitable climate of Kedarnath on Thursday. With these deaths, the number of pilgrims dying in Kedarnath in the ongoing pilgrimage season rose to 41. If 13 deaths reported from Badrinath and 24 deaths reported from Yamunotri and Gangotri till Wednesday …

Sudden rush of pilgrims in Kedarnath demands better tourism management
2 years, 7 months ago

Sudden rush of pilgrims in Kedarnath demands better tourism management

Firstpost  

After a day’s break, the pilgrimage to Kedarnath resumed again on Wednesday. The annual Char Dham Yatra to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is on its peak in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has made an appeal to pilgrims to suspend their trip to Kedarnath for a brief period due to bad weather. He avers, “If 50 lakh …

Pushkar Singh Dhami asks only fit pilgrims to embark on Char Dham Yatra
2 years, 7 months ago

Pushkar Singh Dhami asks only fit pilgrims to embark on Char Dham Yatra

Firstpost  

The Char Dham Yatra, which was a low-key affair for the last two years due to COVID-19, began on a full scale this year and the number of pilgrims visiting the temples has increased manifold, Dhami said Dehradun: With 41 pilgrims dying en route to the Char Dham shrines since the start of the yatra on 3 May, Uttarakhand chief …

Char Dham Yatra: From Today, No Entry Without Registration, Cap on Pilgrims into Effect
2 years, 8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: From Today, No Entry Without Registration, Cap on Pilgrims into Effect

News 18  

Amid growing crowds at the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, no pilgrim will be allowed at any of the four shrines– Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamnotri and Gangotri — without registration from Wednesday, according to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s orders. Due to heavy inflow of devotees for Char Dham yatra, the govt has increased pilgrim registration by 1000 each in 4 …

Pilgrims Rush to Char Dham in Uttarakhand after 2 Years: Locals Thank God, Crowd Leaves Admin Praying
2 years, 8 months ago

Pilgrims Rush to Char Dham in Uttarakhand after 2 Years: Locals Thank God, Crowd Leaves Admin Praying

News 18  

After a two-year Covid hiatus, the Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand is drawing a large number of pilgrims this season. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that due to the heavy inflow of devotees, the government has increased pilgrim registration by 1,000 each in four dhams. Its checking would be conducted strictly & regularly at all police posts for verification: …

Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2022 begins: Thousands of devotees chant in glory of Lord Mahadev on first day, see pics
2 years, 8 months ago

Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2022 begins: Thousands of devotees chant in glory of Lord Mahadev on first day, see pics

India TV News  

Highlights On the first day, the registration of 12,000 devotees has been received Though the gates of Kedarnath Dham are open, Gaurikund is already full According to weather reports, currently, Kedarnath is witnessing cold breeze. Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2022 begins: On Friday morning at 6.25, the gates of Mahadev’s one among the twelve jyotirlingas, Kedarnath Dham’s were opened. Thousands of …

Char Dham Yatra: U'khand govt fixes daily limit for pilgrims; scraps Covid test | Details Inside
2 years, 8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: U'khand govt fixes daily limit for pilgrims; scraps Covid test | Details Inside

India TV News  

Highlights Uttarakhand govt fixes daily limit for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims This arrangement has been made for 45 days It's not mandatory for pilgrims to carry a negative Covid test report this year Char Dham Yatra: Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra, which is set to begin on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has fixed the daily limit on the …

Portals of Kedarnath, Yamunotri closed for 6 months in wake of winter season
3 years, 2 months ago

Portals of Kedarnath, Yamunotri closed for 6 months in wake of winter season

India TV News  

The portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri closed for winters on Saturday and will remain shut for the next six months, informed Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board. The circuit of four ancient pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are referred to as 'Char Dham'. The Utsav Doli of Maa Ganga of the Gangotri shrine left for …

Three dead, Char Dham Yatra halted temporarily as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand
3 years, 2 months ago

Three dead, Char Dham Yatra halted temporarily as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand

Firstpost  

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has visited the state disaster control room to take stock of things and has urged Kedarnath and Badrinath-bound pilgrims not to proceed on their journey till the weather clears Dehradun: Three labourers from Nepal died and two were injured with incessant rains lashing Uttarakhand for the second consecutive day on Monday as the authorities advised …

Uttarakhand HC lifts cap on pilgrims to Char Dham shrines
3 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand HC lifts cap on pilgrims to Char Dham shrines

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand high court on Tuesday lifted the daily limit on the number of pilgrims who can visit Char Dham yatra following the state government’s plea that the limitation should be lifted as the Covid-19 cases have come down significantly in the state. The court also directed the state government to increase healthcare facilities on Char Dham routes and shrines. Mainali …

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