Uttarakhand CM assures smooth passage to Char Dham Yatra devotees amid reports of disruptions
10 months, 1 week 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 Chardham online registration system to be made even more effective. The District Magistrate of Chamoli, Himanshu Khurana, apprised the Chief Minister that around 21,807 devotees visited the Badrinath shrine on Saturday. The District Magistrate of Uttarkashi, Dr Mehrban Singh Bisht, disclosed that on Saturday, a total of 14,522 pilgrims made their way to the revered Yamunotri shrine.

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Brahmin community in Dehradun condemns plans for Kedarnath-inspired temple in Etawah
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Brahmin community in Dehradun condemns plans for Kedarnath-inspired temple in Etawah

New Indian Express  

In their written protest to the government, Mahasangh officials made it clear: "The Uttarakhand government had promised that if anyone attempts to construct a replica of the Kedarnath temple or any of the four sacred shrines, strict legal action will be taken. The trust there collected donations using this name, which faced strong opposition from temple priests, saints, and local …

Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Devotee Gathering in Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya
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1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Devotee Gathering in Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya

ABP News  

On the final bathing day of the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, an overwhelming number of devotees have gathered for the sacred dip. Since morning, over 5.5 million pilgrims have taken the holy bath, contributing to a record-breaking count of over 650 million devotees since the event began on January 13. With the conclusion of the Mahakumbh coinciding with the auspicious …

Ayodhya prepares for Maha Shivratri with enhanced security and crowd control measures
1 month ago

Ayodhya prepares for Maha Shivratri with enhanced security and crowd control measures

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi has assured that the administration is taking all necessary steps to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for the devotees visiting Ayodhya on Maha Shivratri, scheduled for February 26. In light of the massive influx of devotees expected on the occasion, the authorities have implemented extensive crowd control measures at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station to …

Mahakumbh: MP CM Mohan Yadav directs officials to facilitate devotees stuck in roadblock due to huge influx
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh: MP CM Mohan Yadav directs officials to facilitate devotees stuck in roadblock due to huge influx

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday directed the district administration and officials to facilitate the pilgrims who have been struck on their way to Prayagraj Mahakumbh due to the roadblocks at various places including in Katni, Maihar and Rewa among others. In a post on X, CM Yadav said, "A large number of devotees from the state and …

Char Dham Yatra 2025 to commence on April 30
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Char Dham Yatra 2025 to commence on April 30

Hindustan Times  

The Char Dham Yatra this year will commence on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee officials said. As part of the tradition before the date announcement, the ‘Tel Kalash Gadu Ghada’ was on Thursday handed over to Dimri Religious Central Panchayat members at the Shri Narasimha Temple in Joshimath. Harish Gaur, Media in …

Defer Ayodhya visit by 15-20 days: Ram Temple Trust urges locals
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2 months ago

Defer Ayodhya visit by 15-20 days: Ram Temple Trust urges locals

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Tuesday urged devotees to postpone their visits to Ayodhya for 15-20 days due to an unprecedented surge of pilgrims, which has brought the city to a standstill. Trust secretary Champat Rai appealed as the number of devotees visiting the temple town surged to an unprecedented 50 lakh over the last two days. …

Lakhs of people visit Puri Jagannath temple
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakhs of people visit Puri Jagannath temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Puri: Lakhs of people visited the 12th century Jagannath temple here on Wednesday to seek blessings of the sibling deities -Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdra and Lord Jagannath - on the first day of the new year, an official said. "Puri Police is dedicated to ensure a safe and smooth experience for all pilgrims," said Puri SP Vineeth Agarwal. While devotees …

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations
2 months, 4 weeks ago

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya/Mathura/Varanasi, As the New Year approaches, Uttar Pradesh's iconic religious destinations Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura are experiencing an overwhelming influx of devotees. UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations With enhanced security measures and detailed crowd management plans in place, these holy cities are prepared to accommodate the huge number of pilgrims flocking to temples and sacred …

Char Dham Yatra all set to become seamless as Dhami okays forming of authority
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 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 …

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx sees drop of nearly 8 lakh devotees
4 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx sees drop of nearly 8 lakh devotees

Hindustan Times  

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx witnessed a drop of nearly 8 lakh with 4.8 million pilgrims visiting Char Dham shrines since the yatra began on May 10, compared to last year when a record 5.6 million pilgrims visited the revered Himalayan shrines. Out of 48,11,279 pilgrims who visited Char Dham shrines, 14,35,341 visited Badrinath, as many as 1,83,722 visited Hemkund …

Kerala police's plan to handle up to 1 lakh devotees daily at Sabarimala temple
4 months, 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
6 months 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 …

How Hindus, Muslims guarded famous Dhakeshwari temple after Sheikh Hasina's ouster
7 months ago

How Hindus, Muslims guarded famous Dhakeshwari temple after Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Hindustan Times  

The ancient Sree Sree Dhakeshwari National Temple in old Dhaka stood as a symbol of religious harmony and communal unity during the political turmoil in Bangladesh that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, according to a PTI report. Read: Bangladesh arrests retired Supreme Court judge When Prime Minister Hasina left the country, "no visitor was here", he said, …

Uttarakhand: Three devotees, enroute to Kedarnath Dham, die in landslide near Chidwasa; CM Dhami reacts
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Uttarakhand to make tough laws against trusts using names of Char Dham temples
8 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand to make tough laws against trusts using names of Char Dham temples

The Hindu  

TheUttarakhand Cabinet on July 18 decided to implement strict laws against organisations or trusts using names of Char Dham temples of the State. The Cabinet decision came days after the Char Dham temples’ priest association launched a Statewide protest against the BJP-led State government and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dami for laying the foundation stone of the replica of Kedarnath …

Amid spate of terror attacks in J&K, heightened security measures implemented for Amarnath Yatra 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Amid spate of terror attacks in J&K, heightened security measures implemented for Amarnath Yatra 2024

India TV News  

Increase in patrolling activities, surveillance along potential infiltration routes, 24x7 vigilance on highways, and the establishment of random night nakas are among the major security checks initiated by the government to ward off any terror threats to the annual pilgrimage of the Amarnath Yatra 2024. On Monday, Senior Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar, who chaired a joint security review on …

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10
9 months, 3 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
9 months, 3 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
10 months 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
10 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
10 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
10 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 …

New restrictions introduced at Char Dham Yatra
10 months ago

New restrictions introduced at Char Dham Yatra

New Indian Express  

The annual Char Dham Yatra has seen a remarkable surge in participation this year, with thousands of pilgrims embarking on the spiritual journey to seek blessings. Chief secretary Radha Raturi had earlier declared the mobile phone ban within 200 metres of the shrines and warned that legal action would be taken against individuals creating reels and spreading false information about …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Monitor Char Dham yatra continuously, CM Dhami to officials amid pilgrim influx
10 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: Ban On VIP Darshan Extended, Videography Restricted On Temple Complex. Details
10 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra: Ban On VIP Darshan Extended, Videography Restricted On Temple Complex. Details

ABP News  

Char Dham Yatra: The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has seen a massive rush of pilgrims since its opening last week. In view of the huge crowd of pilgrims in the Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has ordered an extension of the ban on VIP darshan till May 31. In view of the huge crowd of pilgrims …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Ban on 'making reels' within 50 metre radius of temples, no VIP darshan till May 31
10 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 travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within 50m radius of temple premises
10 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
10 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 …

Chardham yatra: Is it right time for pilgrimage in Uttarakhand? Know here
10 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
10 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Uttarakhand: Badrinath temple opens for devotees
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Badrinath temple opens for devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: The doors of the Badrinath temple in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand opened for devotees on Sunday after remaining closed during the winter season.With the opening of the shrine, the Chardham Yatra to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri has started. The doors of the Badrinath temple were opened after six months amid the chanting of vedic mantras, a pooja …

Morning briefing: Shri Badrinath Dham reopens after six months, Kejriwal to discuss LS polls with AAP leaders; & more
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Morning briefing: Shri Badrinath Dham reopens after six months, Kejriwal to discuss LS polls with AAP leaders; & more

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. Shri Badrinath Dham opened its gates for devotees after a break of six months. Dig deeper Chamoli: Badrinath Temple being decorated ahead of the opening of its portals …

Watch: Shri Badrinath Dham opens its doors for devotees after six months
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 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
10 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 …

Portals of Kedarnath Dham opened for devotees
10 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'
10 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 …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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 …

Chardham Yatra 2024: 'Avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days', writes Uttarakhand govt to Chief Secretaries
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chardham Yatra 2024: 'Avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days', writes Uttarakhand govt to Chief Secretaries

India TV News  

Chardham Yatra 2024: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has written a letter to all the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories, requesting them to avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days during the annual Chardham Yatra 2024. An official statement said, "While the Uttarakhand state administration is gearing up for hosting the pilgrims and ensuring a hassle-free yatra; considering …

Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri Dham set to welcome pilgrims in May | Check dates
11 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
1 year 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 …

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