India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
No roads, no helicopters: Anand Mahindra shares old photograph of Kedarnath Dham: 'Journeys were slower, and maybe deeper too'A historic 1882 photograph of Kedarnath highlights how ancient pilgrimages demanded endurance and patience, with the journey itself being a...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Border dispute arose after India recognised Tibet as part of China: CDS ChauhanThe chief of defence staff (CDS) was delivering a lecture on 'Frontiers, Borders and LAC: The Middle Sector' under the India Himalayan Inte...
14 Feb, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Shivratri on February 15: What is the Triyuginarayan Temple wedding cost, the sacred place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati tied the knot?Mahashivratri 2026 on February 15: Triyuginarayan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district, U...
14 Feb, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva: Mythical Origins, Sacred Powers & The Ultimate Pilgrimage Across IndiaFrom Somnath to Rameswaram, The Twelve Jyotirlingas are the most revered temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. They represent his infinite form ...
14 Jul, 2025, 05.05 PM IST
DJ, liquor, and now cricket? Viral video from Kedarnath sparks outrageA video depicting individuals playing cricket near the Kedarnath temple has sparked outrage online, with many viewing it as a desecration o...
05 Jul, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
China agrees to let Indian pilgrims visit Tibet this summerChina's foreign ministry announced that Indian pilgrims will be allowed to visit sacred sites in Tibet, including Mount Kailash and Lake Ma...
28 Apr, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2025 dates announced: Check opening and registration dates for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and YamunotriKedarnath temple gates will open for devotees on May 2 at 7 a.m., announced the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. The opening date...
28 Feb, 2025, 02.06 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2024: Closing dates announced for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and YamunotriThe Char Dham Yatra to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is set to close for the winter. Gangotri on November 2, Yamunotri and ...
12 Oct, 2024, 03.36 PM IST
J&K: Fresh batch of pilgrims embark on Amarnath Yatra amid tightened securityThe pilgrims set out for the sacred site, heading towards the base camps of the Baltal and Pahalgam Yatras, where they will connect with th...
18 Jul, 2024, 09.37 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2024 Starts: Uttarakhand CM Puskhar Dhami shares important updates. Check latest announcementsChar Dham Yatra 2024: As the portals of Kedarnath prepare to open on May 10th, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami shares vital ...
10 May, 2024, 09.27 AM 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
Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 10 for devoteesThe doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham will open on May 10 at 7 am, as announced by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. The Panchmukhi Doli...
08 Mar, 2024, 12.28 PM IST
Mahashivratri 2024 Aarti LIVE Streaming: When and how to watch Live aarti from Somnath, Mahakaleshwar Ujjain, OmkareshwarWe bring the divine blessings to your doorstep with live streaming of sacred Shiv Aarti from India's revered temples. Join the celestial ce...
07 Mar, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
Visit Rishikesh for relaxation with a dash of adventureApart from being an ideal destination for pilgrims, there are several tourists who seek adventure, meditation, yoga who flock to Rishikesh.
03 Dec, 2015, 05.21 AM IST
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.
28 Jun, 2013, 01.31 PM IST
- Portals of Badrinath reopened
The ritual opening of the portals of the high altitude shrine took place after the idol of Lord Vishnu was reinstalled in its sanctum sanct...
16 May, 2013, 11.20 AM IST