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Vat Savitri vrat katha: How Savitri’s devotion moved Yama and saved her husband Satyavan- the inspiring story behind one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivalsVat Savitri Vrat Katha: Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred festival observed by married Hindu women for their husbands' longevity. The story reco...
Apara Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, puja timings, rituals, significance, Lord Vishnu mantras and moreEkadashi kab ki hai: Apara Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is being observed today on May 13, 2026. This auspicious day holds significa...
When is Apara Ekadashi 2026? Exact Date, Tithi, Parana Muhurat and Fasting RulesApara Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on May 13, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and spiritual purification. Devotees observing the sacred fast see...
Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple CommitteeSohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dha...
Annual Amarnath Yatra scheduled from July 3 to August 28The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Advance registration for the pilgrimage opens on April 15. Prepar...
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 ...
Kerala Assembly polls: Complaint against BJP candidate's 'Hindu MLA' remarkThe KSU has approached the Kerala High Court challenging alleged communal remarks by a BJP candidate in Guruvayoor. The student outfit also...
7 Hindu pilgrimage sites situated in India's mighty mountainsIndia is home to a number of holy pilgrimages. Many among these are situated in the high and rugged terrains of mountains. Here is a list.
Spiritual treks in India: Places to visitThis sacred pilgrimage route encompasses 4 Hindu pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. The trail...
Mokshdayani Sapt Puri: Why Ayodhya holds a prominent place among the seven most important pilgrimage sites for HindusThe concept of Mokshdayani Sapt Puri, seven sacred cities in Hinduism, is believed to aid in achieving moksha. Among them, Ayodhya stands o...
Kedarnath to Badrinath: Most religious tirtha sites in IndiaVaranasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest Hindu pilgrimage sites of the country and holds a lot of importance among Hindus.
Uttarakhand: Badrinath Highway closed due to boulders near Chamoli's BirhiThe Badrinath Dham, part of the 'Char Dham' pilgrimage yatra, located in Garhwal hill tracks in the Chamoli district along the banks of the...
Before arriving at Sabarimala temple in Kerala, devotees visit a mosqueEvery year, before they set out for the annual pilgrimage, the devotees take to abstinence of all sorts — in their diet and in their conjug...
Amarnath yatra resumed from Jammu after two-day suspensionThe batch, with 3,302 men, 1,012 women, 80 children, 238 sadhus and another person, left in a cavalcade of 119 vehicles from Bhagwati Nagar...
Won't allow conversion of Hindus: VHP chief Praveen TogadiaVishva Hindu Parishad President Praveen Togadia said his organisation would not allow anymore conversion of Hindus and urged Muslims to ret...
Government announces Rs 195 crore package for renovation of 'Char dham'The fund will be spent for renovation and reconstruction of the sacred pilgrimage sites of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
- J&K to set up fourth shrine board to manage 'Machail Yatra'
J&K is all set to create another autonomous board to manage the lesser known 'Machail Yatra' that is conducted yearly in the Chenab Valley.