Tag: pilgrimage site

Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Offers Prayers at Kedarnath Dham Amid Surge in Pilgrim Footfall

General Dwivedi’s visit follows that of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who visited the temple on Friday with his family.

June 8, 2025

Portals of Badrinath Dham Reopen After Six Months, Marking Auspicious Start to Pilgrimage Season

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who personally participated in the rituals and reviewed the logistical arrangements, described the day as a moment of divine grace and community unity.

May 4, 2025

First Batch of Hajj Pilgrims Departs from Srinagar, Emotional Farewells and Prayers for Peace

According to facilitators, the first flight took off today, and flights will continue until May 15, excluding May 5 and 6 when no departures are scheduled.

May 4, 2025

Helicopter travel to pilgrimages to get cheaper; GST council agrees to reduce tax from 18% to 5%: Uttarakhand FM

Uttarakhand Finance Minister Prem Chand Agarwal said that the GST Council has accepted their demand to reduce taxes on helicopter travel to pilgrimage sites.

September 9, 2024

J-K: Another batch of pilgrims embark for Amarnath Yatra under tight security measures

The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board organises the Amarnath Yatra, which is divided into two routes: one through Pahalgam and the other through Baltal.

July 21, 2024

J-K: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine under heightened security measures

This year, the Amarnath Yatra is taking place amid a significant increase in the number of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

July 15, 2024

PM Modi extends his wishes to pilgrims on commencement of Amarnath Yatra

The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath shrine began today. This year, the 52-day-long pilgrimage would culminate on August 19.

June 29, 2024

Over 1,300 people died during Hajj pilgrimage in 2024: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia requires each pilgrim to acquire one of the 1.8 million available licences to legally access Mecca, the holy city that is central for Hajj pilgrims.

June 24, 2024

Over 65,000 pilgrims register for Amarnath Yatra 2024

This year’s Amarnath Yatra will start on June 19 and conclude on August 19.

May 18, 2024

Char Dham Yatra: Police warn pilgrims against registering for pilgrimage through fraudulent means

The Char Dham Yatra, which commenced on May 10, holds profound spiritual significance for millions in the country.

May 17, 2024