Pilgrimage spots fast emerging highlight for travel operators; many packages launchedDomestic pilgrimages have seen runway growth in the past year, and the year-end is likely to be no different, said industry executives. Not...
30 Nov, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
UP to launch Buddhist, Sikh pilgrimage schemes with Rs 10,000 aid per person: CM Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has initiated the 'Buddhist Tirtha Darshan Yojana' and 'Panch Takht Yatra Yojana' to support s...
05 Jul, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
'Char Dham Yatra shudh roop se kariye': Uttarakhand CM's answer to influencers on state's ban on reels at pilgrim sitesUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has emphasized the importance of maintaining the sanctity of the Char Dham Yatra by banning ...
28 Mar, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Maharashtra govt announces pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens from all religionsMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana' on Saturday, a pilgrimage scheme aimed at senio...
29 Jun, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
Haryana CM Saini along with cabinet to visit Uttar Pradesh's AyodhyaHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his cabinet ministers are set to visit Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Monday for a darshan of Lord...
24 Jun, 2024, 09.15 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt extends ban on VIP darshan till May 31Uttarakhand govt extends VIP Darshan ban for Char Dham Yatra till May 31 due to surge in pilgrims. Registration mandatory with health guide...
17 May, 2024, 06.54 AM IST
Uttarakhand implements mobile phone ban near Kedarnath Temple during Chardham YatraThe Uttarakhand government has banned the use of mobile phones within a 50-meter radius of the Kedarnath temple during the ongoing Chardham...
16 May, 2024, 06.43 PM IST
'First puja at Kedarnath performed in name of PM Modi': CM DhamiKedarnath Dham opened with puja in PM Modi's name, Char Dham pilgrimage welcomed by CM Dhami. Gangotri and Yamunotri doors also opened. Cha...
10 May, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
Govt says 27 new sites identified for development under PRASHAD schemeThe government has identified 27 new sites for development under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation D...
05 Feb, 2024, 10.18 PM IST
Foreign tourist arrivals in India yet to reach pre-Covid levels: Union ministerThe projects under the schemes are identified in consultation with the state governments and Union Territory administrations or central age...
04 Dec, 2023, 05.01 PM IST
Uttarakhand tourism to issue tokens for darshan during Chardham YatraUttarakhand Tourism Development Council will issue tokens for darshan during the Chardham Yatra to reduce long queues for pilgrims visiting...
11 Mar, 2023, 07.16 PM IST
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 ...
24 Nov, 2021, 12.41 PM IST
Religious pilgrimage site, Make My Pilgrimage, looking to raise fundsMMP will be competing with the likes of online puja-booking startup Harivara founded by Arun Kumar Somaskandan.
15 Jun, 2019, 02.45 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 50 crore for Chintpurni Devi temple: Himachal CM Jai Ram ThakurThe Ministry of Tourism has approved Rs 50 crore under the 'PRASAD' scheme for further development at Chintpurni Devi temple in Una distric...
10 Jul, 2018, 05.28 PM IST
Tourism projects worth Rs 2,300 crore sanctioned since January 2015These projects envisage world class infrastructural development of the sites with special emphasis on tourist facilities, Tourism Ministry ...
27 Jul, 2016, 11.15 PM IST
Hanging bridge to span river Chandrabhaga at PandharpurPandharpur Development Authority (PDA) has decided to construct a hanging bridge on the iconic Chandrabhaga river at the famous temple town.
26 Jul, 2015, 02.45 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy seeks early hearing on plea for facilities at AyodhyaSubramanian Swamy has moved Supreme Court seeking early hearing on his plea for directions for providing basic minimum facilities to pilgri...
21 Jan, 2015, 12.47 PM IST