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Government unveils Haj Policy 2027, invites applications from prospective pilgrimsThe Haj Policy 2027 carries forward the Minority Affairs Ministry's sustained efforts to make the pilgrimage more comfortable, safe and dig...
Over 9,000 pilgrims leave from Jammu for Kheer Bhawani MelaOver 9,000 pilgrims, predominantly Kashmiri Pandits, embarked on a journey from Jammu to the revered Kheer Bhawani temple on Saturday. This...
'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
Elderly, differently-abled pilgrims to get access to priority darshan at Kedarnath, Badrinath shrinesTo honor our most cherished pilgrims, the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee has introduced a priority darshan system for those aged...
Luxury Haj packages gain popularity among wealthy pilgrimsWealthy Haj pilgrims are increasingly opting for luxury Haj packages that offer five-star hotels near Haram Sharif, premium transport, upgr...
PM Modi to flag off Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express trainIndian Railway launches a new weekly train connecting Ayodhya to Mumbai. This service will improve travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharas...
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...
Amarnath Yatra 2026 registration starts: How to apply, dates, application form, health certificate & banks list - all you want to knowAmarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28, lasting 57 days. Registration opens on April 15 through online and offl...
TTD July 2026 ticket schedule announced: Online booking from April 18; check darshan, seva dates & key detailsThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has released the July ticket schedule, with online bookings commencing on April 18 in phases. Devotees c...
IRCTC Shri Ramayana Yatra train: Check itinerary, fares, and how to book tickets for seeing sites from Nepal's Janakpur to RameshwaramIndian Railways has launched a 17-day Shri Ramayana Yatra tour, commencing March 30, to promote pilgrimage tourism. The Bharat Gaurav Delux...
MakeMyTrip’s Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25 reveal strong growth across pilgrimage citiesPilgrimage travel in India is booming, with accommodation bookings up 19% in FY24-25, according to MakeMyTrip. Several destinations, includ...
Planning to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025? Here's how to book your accommodation at the world's largest religious gatheringThe Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, commencing 13 January in Prayagraj, will welcome millions of pilgrims for a spiritual journey. Ensuring a comfort...
BJP launches free pilgrimage programme for Delhi's elderly and womenThe BJP's free pilgrimage programme is modelled on the AAP government's Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojna, under which elderly citizens are ...
Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand announces dates for Yatra, registration mandatory for pilgrimsThe Uttarakhand government announced the dates for the Char Dham Yatra and has made registration mandatory for all pilgrims.
Free travel to Ayodhya for senior citizens in Delhi from next weekThe Delhi government will be sending senior citizens from the national capital to Ayodhya starting next week for darshan of Shri Ram Lalla ...
- China’s reluctance delays Kailash Mansarovar yatr
The Kailash Mansarovar yatra has been delayed and the visit of two batches of pilgrims cancelled due to the Olympic games leading to specul...
- Beijing Olympic hinder pilgrims' progress
China has cut by half the visas to be issued for the yatra to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet this year.
- Indian Haj pilgrims will get better facilities: Ahamed
The 157,000 Indian pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia for Haj this year can look forward to streamlined arrangements in terms of accommodation ...