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Yamunotri NH damaged after Uttarakhand landslide, pilgrims stranded amid rain

Yamunotri NH damaged after Uttarakhand landslide, pilgrims stranded amid rain

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A 100-metre stretch of the Yamunotri National Highway near Syanachatti in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district was damaged after a landslide triggered by continuous rainfall, disrupting traffic movement along the route, officials said. The landslide occurred on Thursday, with debris affecting an area of nearly 1 km and completely blocking vehicular movement. Authorities said restoration efforts have been affected due to persistent rainfall and unstable conditions at the site. 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

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

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 …

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

Huge Rush Of Devotees At Gangotri, Yamunotri Dhams

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The Uttarkashi district administration has increased vigilance and alertness Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand): A huge number of devotees thronged Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams for darshan on Sunday. According to information received, till 2 pm on Sunday, around 10,000 devotees had had darshan at Gangotri Dham and about 28,000 pilgrims from various places were moving towards Gangotri Dham. At Yamunotri Dham also, till 2 pm on Sunday, 8,500 people had had darshan and about 20,000 people were moving forward on the Yamunotri route from various stops. Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams are located in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The Char Dham Yatra started on May 10 this year. The Hindu pilgrimage Char Dham circuit consists of four sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The River Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Pilgrimage season peaks in Uttarakhand for the Char Dham Yatra annually during the summers. In view of the arrival of a large number of pilgrims, the Uttarkashi district administration has increased vigilance and alertness and has deployed all the officials associated with the travel arrangements at the Dhams …

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 …