New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the auspicious opening of the Kedarnath Temple’s portals on Wednesday, with a devotional message on his official Facebook page. In his post, he wrote, “As the Kapat of the Kedarnath Temple opens, sharing some pictures from my previous visits there. Har Har Mahadev!” The Prime Minister accompanied his words with photographs from earlier visits to the shrine, underscoring his deep spiritual connection to Kedarnath and its …
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Kedarnath, April 22 (IANS) The portals of Kedarnath Dham were opened on Wednesday amid Vedic chants and resounding cheers of “Har Har Mahadev”, marking a significant moment in the annual pilgrimage calendar and allowing devotees to offer prayers at one of Hinduism’s most revered shrines. The temple was adorned with nearly 51 quintals of flowers, creating a vibrant and spiritually charged atmosphere ahead of the ceremonial opening.The Indian Army band performed Lord Shiva’s aarti as priests condu…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The sacred Char Dham temples have reopened, marking the commencement of one of India’s most revered spiritual pilgrimages. The 2026 Char Dham Yatra officially began in Uttarakhand with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, following a six-month winter closure. Amid the chanting of Vedic hymns and religious rituals, the temple doors were opened, ushering in a pilgrimage season expected to attract lakhs of devo…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra, one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimages, continues to draw thousands of devotees each year to the Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. A distinctive aspect of this spiritual journey is that it always begins from Yamunotri, a sequence rooted in both religious tradition and geographical logic. The order of the yatra is not arbitrary but follows a clockwise direction, known in Hindu customs as Parikrama. This direct…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey. The Uttarakhand government has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safet…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the global BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will consecrate a 108-foot-tall statue of Tapomurti Shri Neelkanth Varni (Bhagwan Swaminarayan) at the Swaminarayan Akshardham on Thursday, with elaborate preparations underway for the grand ceremony. The towering statue, crafted from panchdhatu — a sacred alloy of five metals, primarily bronze — is unique as it depicts Neelkanth Varni standing on a single foot, symbolising deep austeri…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A controversy erupted on Wednesday after Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan was asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. The matter has drawn strong reactions from the Opposition, with Samajwadi Party MLA Ashutosh Verma asserting that the Hindu religion and Hindutva are meant to bring people together.The row took place after Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi, on Tuesday, said that all non-Hindu…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. On Tuesday, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi spoke with the media, and said that all non-Hindus will be required to submit the affidavit if they wish to seek blessings at the temples, henceforth.Dwivedi said that the submission of proof stating the devotees believe in Hinduism will be required from all non-Hindus…
Dehradun, Feb 12 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Thursday, approved several major development projects aimed at strengthening pilgrimage infrastructure, improving facilities for the upcoming Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra-2026, upgrading educational institutions, and honouring a freedom fighter in Pauri Garhwal district. In a significant move to enhance pilgrimage facilities, the Chief Minister approved Rs 2.13 crore for the expansion and improvement of helipad infrastructure…