Rudraprayag, May 31 (IANS) The Kedarnath Yatra resumed on Sunday after a brief suspension due to heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand. Movement of pilgrims restarted as the weather cleared up and operations were restored on the Kedarnath trekking route after rainfall ceased. However, if the weather deteriorates later in the day, the pilgrims will again be asked to take shelter at the nearest safe locations till the conditions improve.The Kedarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended earlier in the day,…
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Srinagar, May 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Tuesday reviewed arrangements for the annual Machail Mata Yatra.Officials said that the Chief Secretary reviewed elaborate arrangements for smooth, safe conduct of Machail Mata Yatra at a high-level meeting.The Chief Secretary took stock of the arrangements being put in place by the concerned Divisional and District Administrations for the smooth, safe and hassle-free conduct of the annual Machail Mata Yatra scheduled to …
Dehradun, May 15 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus, is witnessing a record surge in the number of devotees visiting the four holy shrines — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.Devotees are arriving in droves, with as many as 80,000 in a single day. The pilgrimage committee has pegged the total number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham at 12.62 lakh till May 14. Notably, the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples were opened on April 19 amid th…
Bhopal, May 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will flag off the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Yatra’ from Rani Kamalapati Railway Station in Bhopal on Thursday, marking a significant cultural and spiritual initiative of the state government, an official said on Wednesday.The yatra is being organised by the state Culture Department as part of the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, an initiative aimed at promoting India’s cultural consciousness and spiritual heritage.This will be the first such…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday urged the Centre to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, stressing that adequate fuel availability is critical for the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.During a meeting with Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister discussed a range of issues linked to Uttarakhand’s challe…
Chamoli, April 23 (IANS) With the resounding chants of “Jai Badri Vishal”, the portals of Shri Badrinath Dham opened early on Thursday, imbuing the entire atmosphere with devotion and faith. This marks the official start to the Char Dham Yatra. The portals of one of the most sacred shrines of Hinduism opened at 6:15 a.m. amid Vedic chants and rituals. The temple priests performed worship and rituals for Lord Badri Vishal, accompanied by Vedic mantras, following which the temple was opened for de…
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…
Rudraprayag, April 22 (IANS) The portals of Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in the annual pilgrimage season and allowing devotees to offer prayers at one of Hinduism’s most revered shrines. The temple has been elaborately decorated with nearly 51 quintals of flowers, creating a vibrant and spiritual atmosphere ahead of the opening ceremony.On April 20, the doli proceeded from Phata to Gaurikund, and on April 21, it began its final ascent toward Kedarna…
Surendranagar, April 13 (IANS) Seven members of a pilgrim group from the Bharwad community were killed and several others injured after a speeding truck ran over them on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district in the early hours of Monday.The accident took place between Chharad and Bhaskarpara villages near Lakhtar at around 1.20 a.m., when a group of foot pilgrims, travelling from Gadhka village in Rajkot towards Viramgam for temple darshan and a flag-hoisting ritual, w…
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…