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‘Lotus blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar’: PM Modi hails blockbuster Bengal victory | India News

‘Lotus blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar’: PM Modi hails blockbuster Bengal victory | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 07:46 PM IST Asserting that “lotus is blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP’s West Bengal performance “historic and unprecedented”. He said the people had shown the world why India is known as the “mother of democracy”. The PM recalled his speech after BJP’s victory in Bihar, where he had said that the Ganga flows from Bihar to Bengal, predicting a BJP victory in the neighbouring state that was then set to go for elections. “The lotus has bloomed from Gangotri to Gangasagar,” PM Modi said, pointing out that in “Uttarakhand, UP and now West Bengal, today there is a BJP-NDA govt in all these states settled along the Ganga”. “In 2013, when the BJP gave me the responsibility of being PM…I had said neither have I come on my own nor have I been sent but Mother Ganga has called me,” he said. Arriving to thunderous cheers and applause, PM Modi came dressed in a traditional Bengali attire of white kurta, Gorod …

PM Modi urges cleanliness, ‘Vocal for Local’ and discipline as Char Dham Yatra begins

PM Modi urges cleanliness, ‘Vocal for Local’ and discipline as Char Dham Yatra begins

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As the Char Dham Yatra begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged pilgrims to maintain cleanliness, avoid plastic use, support local businesses, and follow rules. He also stressed environmental protection and responsible travel in the fragile Himalayan region Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

What is ‘Panchgavya’, a mixture containing cow urine made mandatory by Gangotri Mandir Samiti to enter temple| India News

What is ‘Panchgavya’, a mixture containing cow urine made mandatory by Gangotri Mandir Samiti to enter temple| India News

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As the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand begins, a ban has been imposed on the entry of non-Hindus, allowing them only after adherence to certain rules. Among the different criteria is the Gangotri Temple Committee’s resolution stating that non-Hindus will be permitted entry if they consume panchgavya. Devotees participate in the opening ceremony of the portals of Gangotri Dham, marking the formal commencement of the Char Dham Yatra 2026 (ANI) Gangotri Temple Committee said that the consumption of Panchgavya, a mixture containing cow urine, will be mandatory for pilgrims to enter the temple to confirm their adherence to Sanatan Dharma. The Char Dham Yatra commenced on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya. What is Panchgavya Panchgavya is a mixture of cow milk, curd, cow urine, cow dung and ghee – along with Ganga Jal. Speaking on Pachgavya, Yamunotri Temple Committee spokesperson Purshotam Uniyal earlier told HT that according to “Sanatan Dharam, no ritual is complete without serving the Panchgavya …

Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath Dham open as Char Dham Yatra commences| India News

Portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath Dham open as Char Dham Yatra commences| India News

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The Char Dham Yatra commenced on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in the Garhwal Himalayas. The shrines, decked up with flowers, saw a sea of pilgrims on the first day. Char Dham Yatra kicks off as portals of key shrines open (PTI) The portal of Gangotri Dham was first to open at 12:15 pm, while the portal of Yamunotri Dham opened at 12:35 pm amid chants of Jai Maa Ganga and Jai Maa Yamuna in the presence of a large number of devotees. “All rituals were conducted strictly in accordance with traditional Vedic rites to ensure the sanctity of the opening of the portal at 12:15 pm,” secretary of the temple committee Suresh Semwal said. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present at the opening ceremony alongside thousands of pilgrims who had gathered in the temple courtyard at Gangotri Dham. “The safety and well-organised conduct of the Char Dham Yatra is a collective priority, as it is …

To ‘weed out non-believers’, Gangotri temple will make panchgavya consumption a must | India News

To ‘weed out non-believers’, Gangotri temple will make panchgavya consumption a must | India News

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4 min readDehradunApr 19, 2026 06:40 AM IST With the Char Dham Yatra scheduled to commence Sunday, the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples are set to open, with the former expected to restrict entry to select devotees this time. While the Gangotri Mandir Samiti has, for the first time, mandated consumption of panchgavya—a mixture of cow urine, dung, ghee, milk and curd—for entry, Yamunotri will remain open to all. Gangotri temple committee chairperson Dharmendra Semwal said the step was aimed at “weeding out non-believers” and ensuring that only those with “unshaken spirituality” visit. “When the doors open, we will depute a few people at the gates to administer the mixture before entry. Those who respect Sanatan would have no issue consuming it. Devotees should consider it fortunate that they are being provided with this holy substance. Earlier, only pujaris and those entering the sanctum would consume it. This practice will improve faith and spirituality,” he said. Gangotri MLA Suresh Singh Chauhan said the Ganga is a hub of spirituality. “The shrine does not attract …

Before Gangotri, there was Gopi: How a young Allu Arjun got his first taste of fame in Chiranjeevi’s Daddy | Telugu News

Before Gangotri, there was Gopi: How a young Allu Arjun got his first taste of fame in Chiranjeevi’s Daddy | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 8, 2026 06:38 PM IST Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, Allu Arjun stepped onto the balcony of his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad to a street packed with fans who had been waiting for hours to wish him on his birthday. By morning, his new film with director Atlee had an official title, Raaka, announced to the world on his 44th birthday. The scale of the moment felt proportionate to where he stands today: one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema, a National Award winner, and the man whose dialogue from Pushpa found its way into casual conversation across the country. But there was a time when none of this was certain. And it started, of all places, on a film set where someone else was the star. A family film in more ways than one The year was 2001. Chiranjeevi’s film Daddy was a Telugu family drama directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by Allu Aravind under the Geetha Arts banner. Chiranjeevi played the lead: Raj Kumar, a wealthy audio …

Non-Hindus to be banned from entering Gangotri Dham, Haridwar ghats in Uttarakhand: Temple committee| India News

Non-Hindus to be banned from entering Gangotri Dham, Haridwar ghats in Uttarakhand: Temple committee| India News

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Non-Hindus will be prohibited from entering the Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand, following a decision taken unanimously during a meeting of the Shri Gangotri Temple Committee held on Sunday. Further, a proposal will be presented to ban non-Hindus from Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham and all temples under the committee, news agency ANI reported on Monday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dham said that the government will “consider the view of all stakeholders” along with reviewing laws related to religious sites. (HT Photo) As per the decision, non-Hindus will be banned from Gangotri Dham, including Mukhba, which is considered the winter residence of the deity, te report added. Meanwhile, Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi informed ANI that a proposal is being sent to ban non-Hindus from entering Badrinath and Kedarnath dhams and all temples under the committee. This proposal will be presented at the upcoming board meeting, he said. No non-Hindus on ghats of Haridwar? Further, the government of Uttarakhand is also considering banning the entry of non-Hindus from the ghats of Haridwar. Haridwar, which is …

Helicopter crashes near Gangotri in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi, five dead

Helicopter crashes near Gangotri in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi, five dead

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According to initial reports, the seven-seater chopper went down near Gangotri, triggering an urgent response from emergency services. Uttarkashi: In a tragic incident, five people were killed and two others sustained injuries after a helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Thursday morning. According to initial reports, the seven-seater chopper went down near Gangotri which triggered an urgent response from emergency services. The incident was confirmed by Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey.  Rescue operations are in full swing, with administration officials and disaster relief teams present at the crash site, Pandey said. Emergency personnel, including police and medical services, are working to provide immediate aid to the injured and secure the area, he added.    Source link

Uttarakhand govt to hike Chardham Yatra’s online registration limit to 75 per cent | Latest News India

Uttarakhand govt to hike Chardham Yatra’s online registration limit to 75 per cent | Latest News India

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With the registration figure of devotees reaching 17 lakh even before the start of Chardham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government on Monday decided to increase the limit of online registration to 75 per cent. The portals of Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 while the doors of Badrinath Dham will open on May 4.(PTI) More registration counters on the yatra route of each dham will also be opened, the state government said. Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey held a meeting here with hoteliers in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli regarding the preparations for the Chardham Yatra starting from April 30. In the meeting, Pandey reviewed the preparations for the Chardham Yatra and also discussed in detail with the hoteliers for the successful conduct of the Yatra and took their suggestions. This year’s Chardham Yatra will begin with the opening of the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples located in Uttarkashi district on April 30 on the festival of Akshaya Tritiya. The portals of Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 while the doors of Badrinath Dham …

chardham yatra 2024 Uttarakhand Badrinath Dham Portals to close on November 17 kedarnath gangotri Yamunotri latest news – India TV

chardham yatra 2024 Uttarakhand Badrinath Dham Portals to close on November 17 kedarnath gangotri Yamunotri latest news – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Pilgrims arrive at Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district. Uttarakhand news: The portals of the Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand will be closed for the winter season at 9:07 pm on November 17, the temple committee said today (October 12). As per tradition, the “mahurat” of the closing date and time was decided on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Saturday after an assessment of the Hindu calendar and the position of the celestial bodies, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Ajendra Ajay said. More than 11 lakh pilgrims visited Badrinath this year while Kedarnath witnessed a footfall of over 13.5 lakh devotees. As per an earlier announcement, Kedarnath and Yamunotri will be closed on November 3 and Gangotri on November 2. Similarly, the doors of Rudranath will be closed on October 17, Tungnath on November 4 and Madhyamaheshwar on November 20.   Source link