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Char Dham Yatra sees massive turnout, 35.66 lakh devotees visit shrines

Char Dham Yatra sees massive turnout, 35.66 lakh devotees visit shrines

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The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is progressing smoothly, with more than 35.66 lakh pilgrims having completed their pilgrimage to the four revered shrines as of June 14, according to Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop, reported ANI. The annual pilgrimage, which attracts devotees from across India and abroad, began in April and has witnessed a significant influx of visitors. Officials said nearly 50 lakh devotees have registered for the yatra so far, reflecting the continued popularity of one of the country’s most important religious journeys. 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

Kedarnath Helicopter service begins: Ticket, price, booking site, other details | Latest News India

Kedarnath Helicopter service begins: Ticket, price, booking site, other details | Latest News India

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Apr 08, 2025 04:48 PM IST The Kedarnath Yatra draws thousands yearly, with helicopter services available from May 2 to May 31, 2025. The Kedarnath Yatra attracts lakhs of devotees every year. Situated in the Garhwal Himalayan range, this Kedarnath temple is a part of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. To make this journey easier and accessible, helicopter services are offered during this time. The online bookings for the helicopter have begun from noon today, for journeys from May 2nd to May 31st, 2025. The tickets for the helicopter services can be booked only from the official website of Heliyatra by IRCTC. A view of the partially snow-covered Kedarnath, in Rudraprayag on Sunday. (ANI) However, it is important to note that before booking the helicopter services, tourists must register for the Kedarnath yatra first at the official Uttarakhand tourism government portal. Steps to register for the Kedarnath Yatra Open the portal and register on it. New users must sign up, while existing users can log in with their credentials. Create a tour by selecting the …

Kin continue desperate search for those missing since 2024 Kedarnath cloudburst | Latest News India

Kin continue desperate search for those missing since 2024 Kedarnath cloudburst | Latest News India

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For eight months, Amar Chand Samaria, 56, an insurance agent from Rajasthan, has pasted posters, distributed pamphlets, and written letters as part of his desperate search for his son, Rupin, an Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee graduate who is among 22 people missing since a cloudburst triggered landslides and flooding along the Kedarnath yatra route in July 2024. The search operation has ended and 22 people remain missing. (HT PHOTO) “I will search for my son until my last breath,” said Samaria even as his son is suspected to have washed away in the swollen Mandakini river. He added he spent the first week scouring every possible place along the yatra route in the hope of finding Rupin. “Then, someone advised me to put up posters and distribute pamphlets,” said Samaria. He alleged official apathy and added the authorities did not even express sympathy. “My financial situation is not very stable… I am also a heart patient.” Rupin left for Kedarnath with his friend, Ghanendra Singh, on July 29 last year two days after he …

Helicopter, Being Airlifted By MI-17 Chopper, Crashes In Kedarnath

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The accident was caught on camera New Delhi: A defective helicopter being airlifted from Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath to Gauchar by an MI-17 chopper accidentally fell from mid-air as the towing rope snapped this morning. The helicopter, which was operated by a private company, crashed near the Mandakini River in Lincholi. An official said no one was injured in the accident, which was caught on camera. “Today, the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) rescue team received information through police in Lincholi that a faulty helicopter of a private company, which was being towed by another helicopter from Shri Kedarnath helipad to Gochar helipad, fell into the river at Lincholi near Tharu Camp. The SDRF team has reached the spot and relief work is going on. There has been no loss of life in this incident,” the news agency ANI quoted an official as saying. The chopper was earlier involved in ferrying passengers to Kedarnath temple. There has been a sharp drop in the number of pilgrims going to Kedarnath since July 31 due to extensive damage caused by heavy …