New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The ceremonial ‘Doli’ (palanquin) of Lord Kedarnath was ceremonially flagged off from the Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath on Sunday, marking the beginning of its annual journey to the revered Kedarnath Dham in the Himalayas.The Panchmukhi (five-faced) idol of Lord Kedarnath, which resides at its winter seat in Ukhimath, was carried in a grand procession amid Vedic chants, devotional songs, and enthusiastic participation by devotees. The temple premises were adorned wi…
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Gangotri, April 19 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday offered prayers at Shri Gangotri Dham as the temple gates were opened, formally marking the commencement of the annual Char Dham Yatra. On the same day, the portals of Yamunotri Dham were also opened for devotees. Both shrines were adorned with elaborate floral decorations, while authorities put in place extensive security arrangements to manage the large influx of pilgrims.The ceremonial ‘Doli’ (palanquin) of God…
Dehradun, April 19 (IANS) The portals of the Shri Yamunotri Dham and Shri Gangotri Dham are set to open on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on Sunday, marking the start of the annual Char Dham Yatra. Temples have been beautifully decorated with flowers, and elaborate security arrangements have been put in place.The ceremonial palanquin (‘Doli’) of Goddess Ganga has already departed from her winter abode in Mukhba village after special prayers and rituals, amid great enthusiasm and devot…
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…
Dehradun, April 15 (IANS) In view of the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, along with the peak tourism and wedding season, the Uttarakhand Food and Civil Supplies Department held a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to assess the availability of domestic and commercial LPG, as well as petrol and diesel supplies. The meeting was chaired by Food Secretary Anand Swaroop and attended by state-level coordinators, representatives of oil companies, and District Supply Officers from across the state.During …
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra season, the Cyber Crime Branch of Rajasthan Police has issued a comprehensive advisory urging devotees to remain vigilant against rising cases of online fraud, officials said on Monday. Acting under the directives of Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh, the advisory aims to protect pilgrims from cybercriminals, who are targeting travellers through fake offers of helicopter bookings, hotel reservations, and VIP darsha…
Dehradun, April 11 (IANS) Booking for helicopter services for the Shri Kedarnath Dham pilgrimage will begin on Saturday evening, at 6 P.M. According to officials, the administration and relevant agencies have completed all preparations to ensure a smooth and convenient journey for devotees.In the initial phase, bookings for helicopter tickets will be available for the travel period from April 22 to June 23.These tickets can be booked exclusively through the official IRCTC website. Online booking…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced a series of highway development and infrastructure projects for six states — Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan — valued at Rs 3,200 crore to improve connectivity, road safety, and boost regional economies.In Odisha, an allocation of Rs 447.11 crore has been approved for the upgradation of the 103.52-km Kurumpuri–Raj Khariar section across NH-353 and NH-59, spannin…
Uttarkashi, April 3 (IANS) With the Char Dham Yatra approaching, the administration in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi has gone into alert mode amid concerns over a possible shortage of cooking gas. In view of ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Gulf countries that could disrupt LPG supply, the district administration has prepared an alternative fuel plan to ensure uninterrupted food arrangements for pilgrims and local businesses.Under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Prashant Arya, a…
Dehradun, April 2 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was paid a courtesy visit on Thursday by the ‘Rawal’ (head priest) of Kedarnath Dham, Shri Shri Shri 1008 Bhimashankar Ling, who also bestowed his blessings upon him and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of the state.During the meeting, the Kedarnath Dham head priest invoked the grace of Lord Kedarnath and extended his blessings for peace, progress, and overall development in Uttarakhand. The interaction reflected the…