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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

Hyderabad: City residents intending to embark on the Haj pilgrimage next year got valuable lessons on religious practices at the holy places as well as on travel and accommodation procedures and processes. They were speaking to Deccan Chronicle at the Telangana Haj Committee’s first training camp for Haj 2025 pilgrims. Haj Committee chairman Biabani advised pilgrims to maintain good health …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Vision 2047 to Change Tirumala Into Model Pilgrimage Centre

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has unveiled the ambitious “Vision 2047 Mission” to make Tirumala into a model pilgrimage centre, blending traditional values with modern infrastructure. Inspired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s “Swarna Andhra Vision 2047”, the initiative seeks to address current and future requirements through sustainable development, heritage conservation, and advanced technology while preserving Tirumala’s spiritual significance. Addressing …

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2 months ago

Forest department completes preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage

The Hindu

From setting up information centres to relocating wild boars from the pilgrimage zone, the Forest department is putting in place extensive arrangements to assist pilgrims heading for Sabarimala, a hill temple situated within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Information Centres are planned along the forest routes to the hill temple, specifically at Sathram, Azhuthakadavu, Mukkuzhy, and Plappally. Plans are afoot to …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Archaeologists discover origins of 'prayer road' where Jesus and disciples 'walked every day'

Daily Mail

Archaeologists have discovered a quarry where stones were carved out to pave the streets of ancient Jerusalem in the days of Jesus Christ. Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient quarry linked to a road where Jesus and his disciples walked 2,000 years ago Pilgrimage Street was built 2,000 years ago and is believed to be the street leading to the Pool …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Sikh pilgrim from India dies of heart attack while returning from pilgrimage in Pakistan

India TV News

Lahore: A 64-year-old Indian national, who was part of a group of over 450 Sikhs who went to Pakistan for a religious pilgrimage, passed away at the Wagah-Attari border. Dev Singh Sidhu from Amritsar, Punjab, had come to Pakistan to participate in the 185th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and perform religious rites, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. Last …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress

ABC

In short: At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims from Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran and Senegal have died during this year's hajj as temperatures have soared to over 50 degrees Celsius. At least 550 pilgrims have died …

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1 year ago

India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024

The Hindu

India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024. Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin …

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1 year, 1 month ago

All arrangements in place for Sabarimala pilgrimage

The Hindu

Marking the beginning of yet another pilgrimage season, doors of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala will be opened for the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku season on Thursday. This includes the introduction of a dynamic queue control system to manage crowding at Sannidhanam, besides the installation of video walls at Nilackal, Pampa and Sannidhanam to provide update on the status of pilgrim rush. …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal

India TV News

A pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra from Bihar died while another suffered injuries subsequent to falling down a track close to Kali Mata Morh on Friday night, an official said on Saturday. “They lost the balance and fell down the track, in which one died on the spot while another suffered injuries,” official said. He said the injured pilgrim is going …

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1 year, 7 months ago

J&K’s first batch of Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times

The first batch of 630 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for the annual Hajj pilgrimage of 2023. Around 630 pilgrims in white dresses hymned spiritual chants ‘Here I am, O Allah, here I am’ as they said good bye amid hugs and kisses to their relatives.“This is my first pilgrimage. The pilgrims were transported …

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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 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

65-year-old Indian pilgrim dies of heart attack at Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

Hindustan Times

A 65-year-old Indian Sikh pilgrim who arrived here to attend the 'Vaisakhi Mela' festivities died of a heart attack, officials said on Wednesday. Jokindar Singh, a resident of Taij Buhadar Nagar, Jalandhar, arrived in Lahore via Wagah Border last Sunday and died of a heart attack on Tuesday, Evacuee Trust Property Board spokesperson Amir Hashmi told PTI. "Singh who was …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Shah Rukh Khan performs Umrah in Mecca: What is the significance of this Islamic pilgrimage

India TV News

Soon after pictures of Shah Rukh Khan performing Umrah in Mecca went viral, his fans have been curious about what is Umrah and what is its significance. The Prophet Muhammad remarked, "Perform Hajj and Umrah consecutively; for they eliminate poverty and sin like bellows remove impurity from iron," according to Ibn Abbas. "Whoever leaves his home purely for the sake …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 2041

The Hindu

Mathura-Vrindavan, one of India’s largest pilgrimage centres, aims to become a “net zero carbon emission” tourist destination by 2041, Uttar Pradesh government officials have told The Hindu. The eight key cities of Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Barsana, Baldeo, Gokul, Nandgaon, Govardhan and Mahavan would also be connected through an inland waterways system and a narrow-guage railway line. The existing 12.9 km …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Pilgrim rush continues in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI: The sacred hill town of Tirumala continues to reel under the impact of crowds thronging for the third consecutive day with waiting time for the darshan of the presiding deity stretching to beyond 40 hours, as on Sunday evening. According to information available by 6 pm, over 60,00 pilgrims had darshan of the presiding deity while thousands of devotees …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Camino pilgrims help rural Spain’s emptying villages survive

Associated Press

TERRADILLOS DE LOS TEMPLARIOS, Spain — Amid the vast grain fields of Spain, a medieval church stands guard over the handful of adobe homes where some 50 people live — and twice as many travelers along the Camino de Santiago spend the night this summer. “In winter when no pilgrims come through, you could walk through the village 200 times …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Camino pilgrims help rural Spain’s emptying villages survive

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “In winter when no pilgrims come through, you could …

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2 years, 7 months ago

99 Pilgrim Deaths in Just 25 Days of Char Dham Yatra; Here's Why Toll is Higher This Year & What Experts Say

News 18

A total of 99 pilgrims have lost their lives during the Char Dham yatra this year, since the pilgrimage began in May, officials said. Some Travelling with Fake Registration Documents A case under section 420 of the IPC was registered here against unidentified persons after fake registration documents for char dham yatra were recovered from some pilgrims. Fake registration documents …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Char Dham yatra leads to surge in pilgrim footfall in Haridwar, over 5k arrive daily

Hindustan Times

With the High Court allowing Char Dham yatra with Covid-19 curbs, pilgrim influx in Haridwar has suddenly witnessed a major spike. Hotelier Neeraj Kumar said that the previous year, Char Dham pilgrimage also got affected due to Covid-19 which resulted in a major loss to the hotel industry in the state. Mansarovar Vyapar Mandal president Rakesh Khanna thanked chief minister …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Sabarimala pilgrimage may upset COVID-19 care in Kerala

Deccan Chronicle

KOCHI: Opening of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple for the annual Mandala Makaravilakku festival may pose serious challenges for the state’s healthcare system, which has been relentlessly fighting against the pandemic for several months. As the hill shrine is all set to open for the two-month long famed festival, healthcare practitioners are concerned over the adverse impacts of the pilgrim season …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala Pilgrim progress not to be smooth

Deccan Chronicle

Alappuzha: The Sabarimala pilgrimage season beginning on Sunday may not pass smoothly with many young women determined to have darshan of Lord Ayyappa and the Hindu fringe groups vowing to block them. The Supreme Court order on Thursday referring the review petitions to a larger bench has not made things easy for the government as there is no stay on …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Online registration for Kartarpur pilgrimage delayed due to Pakistan's demand of $20 fee, say officials

Firstpost

The online registration of devotees visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur could not be started as Islamabad insists on charging $20 from each pilgrim. New Delhi: The online registration of devotees visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur could not be started on Sunday as India and Pakistan have not yet agreed upon on a number of issues, including Islamabad’s insistence of charging …

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5 years, 9 months ago

With no restrictions, pilgrim deaths continue in Vellingiri Hills

The Hindu

Despite continuing deaths of pilgrims who climb the Vellingiri Hills, located around 40 km from Coimbatore, the Health Department and Forest Department are yet to place restrictions on people with ailments that may turn fatal while trekking to the high-altitude Lord Shiva shrine. R. Soundravel, Resident Medical Officer of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, said that a majority of the persons …

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Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

Vision 2047 to Change Tirumala Into Model Pilgrimage Centre

Forest department completes preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage

Archaeologists discover origins of 'prayer road' where Jesus and disciples 'walked every day'

Sikh pilgrim from India dies of heart attack while returning from pilgrimage in Pakistan

At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching temperatures and thousands more treated for heat stress

India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024

All arrangements in place for Sabarimala pilgrimage

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal

J&K’s first batch of Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx crosses 2 million mark: Officials

65-year-old Indian pilgrim dies of heart attack at Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

Shah Rukh Khan performs Umrah in Mecca: What is the significance of this Islamic pilgrimage

Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 2041

Pilgrim rush continues in Tirumala

Camino pilgrims help rural Spain’s emptying villages survive

Camino pilgrims help rural Spain’s emptying villages survive

99 Pilgrim Deaths in Just 25 Days of Char Dham Yatra; Here's Why Toll is Higher This Year & What Experts Say

Char Dham yatra leads to surge in pilgrim footfall in Haridwar, over 5k arrive daily

Sabarimala pilgrimage may upset COVID-19 care in Kerala

Sabarimala Pilgrim progress not to be smooth

Online registration for Kartarpur pilgrimage delayed due to Pakistan's demand of $20 fee, say officials

With no restrictions, pilgrim deaths continue in Vellingiri Hills