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Jammu and Kashmir: 39 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in Ganderbal bus accident

Jammu and Kashmir: 39 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in Ganderbal bus accident

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Thirty-nine pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra were injured after a tourist bus skidded off the road at Hariganiwan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday. The bus was carrying devotees who were returning after offering prayers at the Amarnath cave shrine when the accident occurred. Authorities said all the injured pilgrims were rescued and shifted for medical treatment. Rescue operation launched immediately Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police rushed to the accident site and carried out rescue operations. All 39 injured passengers were evacuated from the bus and taken for treatment. LG Manoj Sinha reviews situation Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said he had spoken to the Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal and health officials to review the condition of the injured pilgrims. According to the Lieutenant Governor, all the injured devotees are undergoing treatment at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS). “Spoke with Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and health officials and inquired about the health condition of Shri Amarnathji …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: How to register for pilgrimage and other details | Latest News India

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The online registration for the annual pilgrimage of the four holy shrines of Uttarakhand, namely, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, known as “Char Dham Yatra” commenced on Monday on the tourism department’s portal, the officials said. Portals of Chardham pilgrimages namely Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri would be open for public in May. (File) The annual Char Dham Yatra will begin with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on May 10. The doors of Badrinath shrine will open to the public on May 12. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Every year, lakhs of devotees visit these high-altitude holy shrines, which remain shut for around six months during the winter months every year. The yatra usually commences from April/May to October/November. The holy shrines hold profound spiritual significance in Hinduism. It is believed that one should pay obeisance at these temples in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards …

Makaravilakku festival: Devotees throng Sabarimala temple | Latest News India

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Over hundred thousand pilgrims thronged the hill shrine of Sabarimala on Monday evening on the occasion of the Makaravilakku festival. Makaravilakku festival is observed on the day of Makar Sankranti in Kerala. The festival of Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun to the Makara rashi (Capricorn) from the Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius). It is said that the northward journey of the sun (Uttarayan) begins on this day, making the celebrations quite auspicious. Lord Ayyappa devotees witness the ‘Makra Jyothi’, at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta (PTI) On the first day of the Malayalam month of Makaram, the auspicious ‘Deeparadhana’ was performed at the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa after the deity was adorned with the ‘thiruvabharanam’ (sacred jewellery) brought from the Pandalam palace. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), which looks after the temple administration had arranged 10 vantage points in different parts of the shrine for pilgrims to view the ‘Makaravilakku’. Following multiple complaints of mismanagement of crowds and absence of basic amenities during the …