Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Faith affidavit must for darshan: Badrinath–Kedarnath body tightens entry normsNew entry rules are in effect for Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. Non-Hindus must submit an affidavit affirming faith in Sanatan Dharma to...
19 Mar, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Non Sanatanis not allowed: Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee to restrict entry of non Hindus at 47 templesThe Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee will restrict entry for non-Sanatan Dharma followers into 47 temples. This includes Badrinath and ...
12 Mar, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Badrinath doors close for winter as Chardham Yatra ends with 51 lakh pilgrims, Kedarnath leads turnoutDespite natural disasters, over 51 lakh pilgrims visited the Chardham shrines this year, a significant increase from last year. Kedarnath s...
26 Nov, 2025, 08.27 PM IST
Kedarnath, Badrinath opening dates announced: Char Dham pilgrimage to start from these dates. Here are all the detailsThe Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage in Uttarakhand is set to commence as the portals of Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Gangotri Dham prepar...
09 Apr, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
DGCA issues stringent guidelines for chopper pilots operating in HimalayasA senior official informed that under the safety measures, pilots operating in the Himalayan region will get specialised training under the...
30 May, 2023, 02.05 PM IST
Chardham Yatra to be conducted from 2 places in Rishikesh, 1 in HaridwarHe said the pilgrimage will be operated from three places: the Interstate Bus Terminal and the ARTO office here and Pant Island in Haridwar.
25 Mar, 2023, 09.10 PM IST
Badrinath shrine reopens after winter breakWith the chants of Vedic hymns and 'Jai Badri Vishal', sacred portals of Badrinath were reopened in the wee hours today after their annual ...
12 May, 2016, 01.31 AM IST
Amarnath Yatra begins from Baltal route amid tight securityThe annual pilgrimage to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, commenced today from Baltal route in...
28 Jun, 2014, 06.07 PM IST
Kedarnath pilgrimage from May 4; 1,000 pilgrims to visit dailyEfforts are also being made on a war footing to repair and build the 'char-dham route' well before the start of the annual pilgrimage.
08 Apr, 2014, 06.46 PM IST
- Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 28, registration from March
The annual pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine will begin from June 28 this year and conclude on August 10, it was announced today.
20 Jan, 2014, 08.42 PM IST
Badrinath shrine closes as curtain rings down on ChardhamDespite biting cold, thousands of devotees reached the shrine bedecked with flowers to witness the ceremony.
18 Nov, 2013, 08.30 PM IST
Pre-fabricated houses come up in KedarnathPre-fabricated houses with power and water connectivity have been built at the Himalayan shrine to accommodate 100 people.
25 Sep, 2013, 03.36 PM IST
Pilgrimage to 3 Himalayan shrines to resume by Sept 30: Uttarakhand CM Vijay BahugunaThis is the first time the state government has announced plans to resume pilgrimage to the shrines since the floods ravaged the state.
10 Jul, 2013, 02.23 PM IST
Religious leader demands separate pilgrimage ministryA leading seer today asked the Centre to constitute a separate pilgrimage ministry to frame a code of conduct for people visiting shrines i...
28 Jun, 2013, 07.52 PM IST
- Amarnath yatra ends, Charri Mubarak reaches shrine
Amarnath Yatra concluded today as the 'Charri Mubarak', the mace of Lord Shiva, reached the 3880-metre high Himalayan cave shrine amidst Ve...
02 Aug, 2012, 04.46 PM IST