PILGRIMS
Amarnath Yatra: Offline registration begins; Pilgrims throng registration centre in Jammu
Jammu (J&K): The offline registration for the Amarnath Yatra started on June 26 in Jammu. A huge rush of Pilgrims was seen for the registration. Pilgrims said that they are very excited about the yatra and have reached very early as they want to go in the first...
J&K: At least 10 killed, several injured after terrorists open fire at bus carrying pilgrims
As many as ten people died and over 30 were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims to the Shiv Khori temple plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday after coming under fire from terrorists, officials reported.J&K: At least 10 ...
Watch: Muslim pilgrims cast first stones at pillar of Satan during Hajj
Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat.The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.The stoning is am...
Amarnath Yatra 2024: First batch of pilgrims leave for holy cave amid tight security
Officials said the annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday as the first batch of pilgrims left the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan to start their journey to the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The yatra started early in the morning f...
Reasi terror attack: J&K LG announces Rs 10 lakh for families of deceased and Rs 50K for the injured
On June 9, 2024, terrorists attacked a bus in Reasi, resulting in a devastating incident. The attack led to the loss of 9 lives and left 37 people injured. Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha visited the injured victims at the Government Jammu Hospital ...
Reasi terror attack: Massive hunt launched to nab terrorists; former sarpanch narrates terrifying incident
Police said on Monday that a massive manhunt has been launched to nab the terrorists who attacked a bus which plunged into a gorge in J&K's Reasi district, killing 10 pilgrims and injuring 33 others. SSP Reasi, Mohita Sharma said that the drive...
J-K terror attack: Search operation underway in Reasi; 10 people lost their lives, several injured
The Indian Army launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi on Monday morning following the attack on a bus coming from Shiv Khori, in which ten pilgrims were killed on Sunday evening. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also arrived
Amarnath Yatra 2024: Preparations in full swing for annual pilgrimage; langar facility ready for pilgrims
As the date for the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra nears, preparations for the annual pilgrimage are in full swing. Situated at an elevation of 12,700 feet in south Kashmir, the pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave is scheduled to start on
Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims for Maha Shivratri celebrations at Shree Katas Raj temple
The High Commission of Pakistan issued visas to Indian pilgrims on March 5, 2024, to attend the Maha Shivratri festivities at Shree Katas Raj Temple, also known as Qila Katas, in Punjab province's Chakwal district. The visas were issued under the Pakis
Kerala: Devotees in large numbers gather at Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, watch!
Devotees in large numbers gathered at Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, in Pathanamthitta on December 17. A few days ago, several parliamentarians from Kerala protested in the Parliament premises and demanded proper facilities for the pilgrims. Union Ministe
Kerala: Doors of Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple opens for pilgrims, watch!
The doors of Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple have been opened for ‘Darshan’ on Nov 18. The temple is open for a two-month-long pilgrim season. The Sabarimala pilgrimage is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages in India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa
Monsoon rains: Ghats, temples in Varanasi submerged after water level of Ganga River rises
Stairs and small temples of the ghats in Varanasi submerged due to rise in water level of river ganga. The water level of Ganga River increased due to torrential rain in adjacent areas. Pilgrims take holy dip in the river banks of the auspicious river.Monsoon
J-K: Amarnath Yatra resumes after three-day halt as weather improves
The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed from the Baltal base camp on Monday morning following weather improvement in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. As per an official, the administration also resumed Chopper services for the convenience of the pilgrims. "The rainfall activity
Amarnath Yatra: 6,000 pilgrims stranded at Ramban due to inclement weather
As many as 6,000 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were stranded at Ramban due to the suspension of Amarnath Yatra following inclement weather on July 8. The pilgrims were shifted to 'Yatri Niwas', and arrangements for their stay were made. Canteens and medical help desks for the pilgr
Uttarakhand: Badrinath National Highway blocked due to landslide
Badrinath NH-7 was blocked again at Chhinka Village of Chamoli district due to a landslide on July 1. NHIDCL has started the work of opening the road. Several pilgrims waiting for the road to open on both sides of the route.Uttarakhand: Badrinath National Highway blocked due to landsli
Amarnath Yatra: J-K admin, police jointly conduct mock drill as Yatra starts from July 1
Jammu: Pilgrims from across the country have started arriving to join the annual Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to start from July 1. Groups of over 200 pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand arrived at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp h
Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of pilgrims leave from Srinagar Base Camp
A fresh batch of Amarnath Yatris left for the holy cave from Srinagar Base Camp on July 12. They moved towards the twin routes of Baltal and Pahalgam for their onward pilgrimage to Amarnath cave. The Yatra resumed on July 10 after the weather conditions improved. Devotees raised '
Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims leave from Srinagar Base camp as weather improves
The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed from the Srinagar base camp on July 11, following an improvement in the weather in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The yatra was suspended on July 07 following widespread rain and landslides, particularly along the twin tracks -- th
Amarnath Yatra 2023: New group of pilgrims departs from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar
A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath Yatra from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar on August 06. Through Pahalgam and Baltal routes, the pilgrims will reach the holy cave. The Yatra started on July 1 and will culminate on August 31. The pilgrims hai
Doors of Kedarnath Dham open to pilgrims; temple decked with flowers
Amid chanting of shlokas (hymns) and lusty drumbeats, the doors of Kedarnath Dham opened to pilgrims on Tuesday morning. Ahead of the opening of one of the country's holiest pilgrimage sites, the abode of Lord Shiva was decorated with 20 quintals of flowers.Doors of Kedarnath Dham
J&K: First batch of pilgrims leaves from Srinagar for Haj pilgrimage
J&K: The first batch of pilgrims leaves from Srinagar Haj house, for Jeddah for the annual Haj pilgrimage. For the first time in ten years, the pilgrims will land directly in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia."We have tried to provide them with all facilities so that the pilgrims leave without
Amarnath Yatra 2023: Fresh batch of pilgrims leave from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar
A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath Yatra from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar on July 24 amid tight security. The district administration is providing all facilities at the base camp under the guidance of police and security forces. The 62-day-
Jammu & Kashmir: Fresh batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar
A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath Yatra from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar on August 08, through Pahalgam and Baltal routes, the pilgrims will reach the holy cave. The yatra started on July 01 and will culminate on August 31.
Amarnath Yatra 2023: J&K admin flags off first batch of pilgrims from Pahalgam
Pahalgam administration of Jammu and Kashmir flagged off the first batch of pilgrims from Pahalgam to Amarnath Cave on July 1. The 62-day yatra, which commenced on July 1, will culminate on August 31. It is an important pilgrimage for Hindus who visit the Amarnath Cave, b
Amarnath Yatra 2023: Fresh batch of pilgrims leave from Pantha Chowk base camp in J&K's Srinagar
A fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath Yatra from Pantha Chowk base camp in Srinagar on July 30. The pilgrims will reach the holy Amarnath cave through Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Amarnath Yatra 2023: Fresh batch of pilgrims leave from Pantha Ch
Watch: Devotees play drums after portals of Kedarnath Dham opened for pilgrims
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand): Amid chanting of shlokas (hymns) and lusty drumbeats, the doors of Kedarnath Dham opened to pilgrims on Tuesday morning.Watch: Devotees play drums after portals of Kedarnath Dham opened for pilgrims
Watch: Amarnath Yatra resumes on Baltal route after a four-day halt
Baltal Axis (J&K), July 12, (ANI): Amarnath Yatra resumed on the Baltal Axis route on July 12 after a four-day halt. The Yatra had been temporarily suspended after a cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the region. Pilgrims were seen treading towards the shrine with full fervour an
Amarnath Yatra: Bus carrying pilgrims meets with an accident in J-K, several injured
A fresh tragedy struck holy Amarnath Yatra on Thursday when a bus carrying pilgrims met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir. While no was killed in the incident, there were varying reports on the number of injured. Times Now reported that at least 20 Amarnath Yatr
Amarnath Yatra resumes after partial halt due to cloudburst, pilgrims hopeful of 'darshan'
Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday morning. A fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims has started to move from the Jammu base camp.Amarnath Yatra resumes after partial halt due to cloudburst
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