Devotees visit shrines as Char Dham yatra begins amid Covid restrictions
3 years, 3 months ago

Devotees visit shrines as Char Dham yatra begins amid Covid restrictions

Hindustan Times  

The Char Dham pilgrimage, which was allowed by the Uttarakhand high court with conditions, began on Saturday with devotees, including 419 from other states, visiting the four shrines strictly adhering to Covid-19 norms. Data shared by the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board on Saturday revealed that only local devotees visited Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines with none from other states till Saturday 4pm. According to the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board that manages the four Char Dham shrines - Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district, Badrinath in Chamoli district, Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines in Uttarkashi district - a total of 335 devotees from other states visited Badrinath while 84 people from outside Uttarakhand visited the Kedarnath shrine along with local devotees. With the start of the Char Dham yatra, traders dependent on the annual pilgrimage expressed hope on earning “some livelihood with the year affected by Covid-19.” One of the traders in Gangotri, Dwarikaprasad Kandwal, who sells puja items en-route the shrine, said, “Now as the yatra has started, we have some hope that we will manage to earn some livelihood in the year which was hugely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.” “This will surely impact the people living in the three districts hosting the Chat Dham shrines as they are very much dependent on the yatra to earn income.

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Char Dham Yatra all set to become seamless as Dhami okays forming of authority
3 days, 17 hours ago

Char Dham Yatra all set to become seamless as Dhami okays forming of authority

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has announced the formation of a Char Dham Yatra Authority to make the pilgrimage to the four shrines — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri — more accessible and convenient for devotees. During a meeting held on Friday, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to gather suggestions from stakeholders by January 15 and complete the establishment of …

Uttarakhand govt directs WII to assess carrying capacity at Char Dham, Hemkund
3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand govt directs WII to assess carrying capacity at Char Dham, Hemkund

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The state government has directed the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, to assess the pilgrim carrying capacity along the pilgrimage track of Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Hemkund Sahib, officials said on Tuesday. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, member secretary of the State Pollution Control Board, said, “In compliance with the NGT’s order, we have asked the WII to assess and …

Kerala police's plan to handle up to 1 lakh devotees daily at Sabarimala temple
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala police's plan to handle up to 1 lakh devotees daily at Sabarimala temple

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala police stated on Saturday that they have made arrangements to handle a rush of up to 1 lakh devotees for the opening of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple for this year’s Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage, reported news agency PTI. Devotees offer prayers at the onset of a holy month ahead of their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine Chief police coordinator …

202 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far, 93 from Kedarnath: State govt data
2 months, 4 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 …

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10
6 months, 2 weeks 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
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

Hindustan Times  

In an extraordinary display of devotion, the Char Dham Yatra has seen a record-breaking influx of pilgrims to Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham within the first 15 days of the pilgrimage season. Despite the remarkable growth, the Char Dham Yatra has continued seamlessly and efficiently following the meticulous planning and coordination by district authorities. The Char Dham Yatra, which began on …

More than 50 Uttarakhand Chardham pilgrims dead in nearly a fortnight of yatra
7 months ago

More than 50 Uttarakhand Chardham pilgrims dead in nearly a fortnight of yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: More than 50 pilgrims have died so far since the start of the Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand nearly a fortnight ago on May 10. At a press conference here on Friday, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, "52 Chardham pilgrims have died so far, mostly due to heart attacks. The screening is being done en route to the Himalayan …

Helicopter carrying pilgrims makes emergency landing in Kedarnath
7 months ago

Helicopter carrying pilgrims makes emergency landing in Kedarnath

Live Mint  

A helicopter carrying seven people, including pilgrims, on board, made an emergency landing in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath after developing a technical snag early on Friday. Citing preliminary reports, the official said the helicopter developed a technical problem in its rear motor, prompting the pilot to make an emergency landing a few metres from the helipad in Kedarnath. The Char Dham Yatra …

Rope in NDRF, ITBP to manage Char Dham crowd, Centre tells Uttarakhand
7 months ago

Rope in NDRF, ITBP to manage Char Dham crowd, Centre tells Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

With an unprecedented number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand, and videos of chaos and mismanagement going viral on social media, the Home Ministry reviewed the yatra arrangements on Thursday. ‘Rope in NDRF, ITBP’ Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has instructed Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi to send daily reports of pilgrims at the Char Dham …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules
7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The district authorities of Uttarkashi have issued orders to curb the movement of horses and mules in a bid to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful movement of pilgrims on the Shri Yamunotri Dham foot pilgrimage route. "While keeping in mind the narrowness of the dham and the submitted report, the District Magistrate issued this order to …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Over six lakh devotees visited in ten days | DETAILS
7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Over six lakh devotees visited in ten days | DETAILS

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The Char Dham Yatra experienced a significant influx of devotees, welcoming an impressive more than six lakh visitors to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri within a mere ten days. Additionally, the registration tally for the Char Dham Yatra now stands at a remarkable 29.52 lakh, indicating a robust interest and fervor among spiritual seekers to undertake …

Char dham pilgrimage needs to be better regulated
7 months ago

Char dham pilgrimage needs to be better regulated

Hindustan Times  

Last week, the Uttarakhand government banned VIP darshan at the char dhams in the Himalayas in the wake of a huge influx of pilgrims. In the first six days since the pilgrimage season – which lasts till late October-early November – began, 3.3 million people have visited these shrines. The rise in religiosity in recent times and a great push …

Uttarakhand CM assures smooth passage to Char Dham Yatra devotees amid reports of disruptions
7 months 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, 1 week 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: Ban on 'making reels' within 50 metre radius of temples, no VIP darshan till May 31
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Ban on 'making reels' within 50 metre radius of temples, no VIP darshan till May 31

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The Uttarakhand government on Thursday decided not to allow VIP darshan at the 'Char dhams' - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri- through the rest of the month due to the huge rush of devotees at the Himalayan temples. There will be no arrangements for Very important person darshan at the Char dhams till May 31 and …

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt bans VIP darshan; curbs video shooting
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt bans VIP darshan; curbs video shooting

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government on Thursday decided not to allow the practice of VIP darshan at the Char Dham temples and imposed a ban on videography and making social media reels within a 50 metre radius of the shrines amid a surge in pilgrims, officials aware of the matter said. Devotees gather at the Kedarnath temple during the 'Char Dham Yatra', …

Char Dham Yatra travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within 50m radius of temple premises
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within 50m radius of temple premises

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra in Dehradun on Thursday. The Char Dham Yatra started on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in Garhwal Himalayas. Char Dham Yatra travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within …

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand police urges visitors to ensure registration | Full guidelines
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand police urges visitors to ensure registration | Full guidelines

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 Char Dham Yatra commenced as the Kedarnath temple opened on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on May 1. The Char Dham Yatra started on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in Garhwal Himalayas. Fresh guidelines on the Yatra With the arrival …

Char Dham Yatra: No mobile phones allowed within 200 meters of temple premises, no entry without prior registration
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra: No mobile phones allowed within 200 meters of temple premises, no entry without prior registration

Op India  

Hindu sacred places like Kedarnath are known for their desolate location and divine silence. Now, a big update has come regarding Char Dham Yatra as authorities have said that mobiles will be banned up to a distance of 200 meters from the Kedarnath temple. Issuing guidelines in this regard, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said that strict action will be …

Chardham yatra: Is it right time for pilgrimage in Uttarakhand? Know here
7 months, 1 week ago

Chardham yatra: Is it right time for pilgrimage in Uttarakhand? Know here

India TV News  

The revered Chardham Yatra has begun with fervour, as the doors of Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri opened on May 10, followed by Badrinath on May 12. Massive Turnout and Logistical Breakdown As pilgrims, who had been eagerly waiting for six months, began their journey, the number of visitors far exceeded the region's capacity to manage them. The situation has been …

11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official
7 months, 1 week ago

11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official

The Hindu  

The Garhwal Divisional Commissioner on Wednesday said 11 people have died so far during the Char Dham Yatra, which started on May 10, in Uttarakhand. The State government said that till May 14, 26.73 lakh people have registered on the portal to take the yatra that comprises four shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Speaking to the media, Vinay …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Rudraprayag Police appeals devotees to maintain decency on holy pilgrimage
7 months, 1 week 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. …

Yamunotri Yatra resumes; alert issued for Kedarnath Dham amid inclement weather
7 months, 1 week ago

Yamunotri Yatra resumes; alert issued for Kedarnath Dham amid inclement weather

India TV News  

Chardham Yatra 2024: Thousands of pilgrims visiting Yamunotri in Uttarkashi faced a daunting traffic jam on Sunday, causing inconvenience to travelers. However, a massive crowd gathered at various pilgrimage sites, including Yamunotri, police authorities urged devotees to delay their journeys due to the congestion. Although authorities managed to clear a two-and-a-half-kilometer jam near Sukki on the Gangotri Highway, ongoing rainfall …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Badrinath Dham opens for devotees after gap of six months | VIDEO
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Char Dham Yatra: Badrinath-Rishikesh highway opens for traffic after heavy rainfall
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra: Badrinath-Rishikesh highway opens for traffic after heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra: The Badrinath-Rishikesh highway in Uttarakhand has been opened near Sirobagadh. Char Dham Yatra 2024 in Uttarakhand This year, the Char Dham Yatra began on May 10, with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Kedarnath. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Char Dham Yatra has set new records over …

Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath Dham open as Char Dham Yatra commences
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath Dham open as Char Dham Yatra commences

Hindustan Times  

The Char Dham Yatra commenced on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in Garhwal Himalayas. The Char Dham Yatra started on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in …

Chardham Yatra begins: Portals of Kedarnath, Yamunotri open for devotees
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chardham Yatra begins: Portals of Kedarnath, Yamunotri open for devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: The Chardham Yatra began on Friday as the doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in the Garhwal Himalayas were opened for devotees on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya after remaining closed during the winter season. The doors of the revered Himalayan temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and goddess Yamunotri respectively were opened at 7 am in the presence of …

Char Dham Yatra 2024 starts today: How to register for pilgrimage, other details
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024 starts today: How to register for pilgrimage, other details

Hindustan Times  

The annual Char Dham Yatra 2024 began with the opening of Kedarnath temple on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya Friday. Read here: Kedarnath Temple opening date announced How to register for Char Dham Yatra? The devotees can register themselves online on the designated website for the Char Dham Yatra of the Uttarakhand tourism department at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in 1) Visit the …

Portals of Kedarnath Dham opened for devotees
7 months, 2 weeks 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'
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: How to register for pilgrimage and other details
8 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: How to register for pilgrimage and other details

Hindustan Times  

The online registration for the annual pilgrimage of the four holy shrines of Uttarakhand, namely, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, known as "Char Dham Yatra" commenced on Monday on the tourism department's portal, the officials said. The annual Char Dham Yatra will begin with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath on the auspicious …

Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri Dham set to welcome pilgrims in May | Check dates
8 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 Dham to reopen on May 10 for devotees
9 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath overtakes Badrinath in attracting devotees
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Uttarakhand: Here's when Char Dham Yatra will come to end | Check details
1 year, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand: Here's when Char Dham Yatra will come to end | Check details

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2023: The portals of the sacred Badrinath shrine in Uttarakhand, one of the renowned pilgrimage sites, are set to close soon due to the onset of the winter season. Doors will be closed from this date Following the calculation of the Panchang, religious leaders and priests have decided to close the portals of the Badrinath shrine on …

138 Char Dham Yatra pilgrims died this year so far, 80% due to medical reasons
1 year, 6 months ago

138 Char Dham Yatra pilgrims died this year so far, 80% due to medical reasons

Hindustan Times  

One hundred and thirty eight pilgrims have died during the Char Dham yatra this year so far due to health ailments and accidents, with a maximum of 69 on the Kedarnath Dham route, officials said, adding that the pilgrim influx has also crossed the three million mark, including the one million at Kedarnath Dham. Badrinath and Kedarnath, along with Yamunotri …

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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Unchecked pilgrimage, construction in Uttarakhand spell disaster for fragile Himalayas, warn experts
1 year, 7 months ago

Unchecked pilgrimage, construction in Uttarakhand spell disaster for fragile Himalayas, warn experts

The Hindu  

Crumbling mountainsides, sinking towns and untrammelled construction. “The increasing influx of thousands of pilgrims per day to Badrinath and other pilgrimage sites, along with a surge in the number of vehicles and heedless construction projects in the vicinity, is posing a significant threat to the ecological and biological diversity of the region,” Mr. Sati told PTI. “Many higher altitude areas …

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, 7 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 …

Char Dham yatra to Kedarnath Dham suspended amid heavy snowfall
1 year, 7 months ago

Char Dham yatra to Kedarnath Dham suspended amid heavy snowfall

Hindustan Times  

Char Dham yatra towards Kedarnath Dham was suspended on Wednesday after continuous rainfall in the region, authorities said. Director general of police Uttarakhand Ashok Kumar said Kedarnath Yatra will remain suspended on Wednesday given the inclement weather in the area. Meanwhile, the weather forecast according to the Indian Metrological Department Dehradun Centre said the three districts where the Char Dham …

Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham Reopened For Pilgrims
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham Reopened For Pilgrims

News 18  

The Badrinath Dham shrine in Uttarakhand reopened its door for pilgrims at 7:10 am on Thursday with Vedic Shlokas chants. pic.twitter.com/us3PIcbXRT— ANI April 27, 2023 The first batch of pilgrims left Haridwar for the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand on Saturday and the Yatra began from Yamunotri Dham on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh …

Portals of Kedarnath Dham open for annual yatra amid snowy conditions
1 year, 7 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 …

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