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Despite rain and weather challenges, devotees throng Kedarnath shrine in Sawan month; season’s footfall crosses 14 lakh mark

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Despite rain and weather challenges, devotees throng Kedarnath shrine in Sawan month; season’s footfall crosses 14 lakh mark

Rudraprayag: Despite persistent rain and treacherous weather conditions, the spirit of the Shiva devotees is not dampened a bit. Resultantly, Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath Dham continues to receive an overwhelming number of pilgrims this Sawan month. Marking the sacred Sawan month, over 14 lakh devotees have visited the temple so far, with numbers surging dramatically over the … Read more

Shift in Uttarakhand pilgrimage trend: Char Dham footfall declined 16%; other religious sites rise; Kainchi Dham sees 300% surge

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Shift in Uttarakhand pilgrimage trend: Char Dham footfall declined 16%; other religious sites rise; Kainchi Dham sees 300% surge

Dehradun: The spiritual map of Uttarakhand is undergoing a quiet transformation. While the Char Dham Yatra remains a cornerstone of religious tourism, other pilgrimage sites like Kainchi Dham, Kartikeya Swami Temple, and Jagannath Temple are witnessing a remarkable surge in footfall—reshaping the state’s pilgrimage economy and cultural narrative. According to Brijesh Sati, General secretary, Uttarakhand … Read more

Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra crosses 30 lakh mark despite weather and terrain challenges; Kedarnath sees massive footfall

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Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra crosses 30 lakh mark despite weather and terrain challenges; Kedarnath sees massive footfall

Dehradun: Undeterred by high-altitude terrain and unpredictable Himalayan weather, the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand continues to draw an overwhelming number of pilgrims. As of June 16, the total number of devotees visiting the sacred shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib has crossed an impressive 30.5 lakh, marking one of the most … Read more

Flood, land-subsidence, avalanche: Uttarakhand’s Chamoli faces 3 disasters in 5 years

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Flood, land-subsidence, avalanche: Uttarakhand’s Chamoli faces 3 disasters in 5 years

Chamoli: Chamoli district in Uttarakhand has experienced three significant disasters over the past five years, all of which have centered around the Jyotirmath area. These disasters include horrendous incidents of floods, land subsidence, and avalanches, causing many fatalities in the last five years. The first major disaster occurred in the form of a glacial flood … Read more

Winter Char Dham yatra gains momentum in Uttarakhand; 15,314 pilgrims visited so far

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Winter Char Dham yatra gains momentum in Uttarakhand; 15,314 pilgrims visited so far

Dehradun: The Winter Char Dham Yatra is in full swing in Uttarakhand, with authorities making elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of this popular pilgrimage. So far, 15,314 devotees have visited the Char Dham this winter. However, worsening weather conditions, including rain and snowfall, are presenting challenges for both pilgrims and authorities. Due to these … Read more

Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra 2024 nearing end; Kedarnath portal closing process begins

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Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra 2024 nearing end; Kedarnath portal closing process begins

Dehradun: Char Dham Yatra season is now nearing its end this year. Only two days are left for the portal closure of Kedarnath shrine. The Kedarnath portal is scheduled to close for winters on November 3. Around 16 lakh pilgrims arrived at Kedarnath to offer their prayers in this Yatra season. The process for the portal … Read more