Kedarnath
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Char Dham Yatra 2026: Massive influx of devotees at Kedarnath after opening of temple's portals
India | April 25, 2026 21:45 ISTThe Kedarnath temple's portals were opened three days before, as the devotees thronged the temple to visit the shrine. A massive influx of devotees was seen at the temple as the state government made extensive arrangements for their safety.
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Kedarnath Dham portals open for devotees amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'; CM Dhami offers prayers
India | April 22, 2026 16:58 ISTUttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami witnessed a deeply spiritual moment as the town reverberated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Shri Kedar." Devotees gathered in large numbers as the sacred proceedings unfolded amid traditional rituals and celebrations.
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Kedarnath Temple reopens today: The meaning behind ‘Samb Sadashiv’ written in flowers
April 22, 2026 12:10 ISTAs Kedarnath reopens for Char Dham Yatra 2026, the phrase ‘Samb Sadashiv’ displayed in flowers draws attention. We explain its meaning, why it is considered a safe mantra, and how chanting it may influence the mind and overall spiritual experience.
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Char Dham Yatra 2026: All about routes, registration, helicopter booking and new rules
Travel | April 22, 2026 9:36 ISTAs Char Dham Yatra 2026 gains momentum, new guidelines focus on safety and crowd control. From registration and medical checks to travel restrictions and temple rules, here is everything pilgrims need to know before planning the journey.
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Kedarnath Temple decked with 51 quintals of flowers ahead of reopening; doors to open today | VIDEOS
India | April 22, 2026 0:00 ISTKedarnath Temple is set to reopen on April 22 after six months, with grand preparations underway, including decoration with 51 quintals of flowers. Devotees have started arriving as authorities enforce strict rules inside the temple.
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Kedarnath Temple bans mobile phones inside premises ahead of April 22 reopening
Travel | April 21, 2026 15:16 ISTThe Kedarnath Temple Committee has banned mobile phones inside the temple premises ahead of its reopening on April 22. Photography and video recording are also prohibited. The move aims to maintain sanctity and ensure a smoother darshan experience for devotees.
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Uttarakhand Government mulls registration fee for Char Dham Yatra, forms committee to decide amount
India | February 17, 2026 11:27 ISTAccording to Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, a minimum fee of Rs 10 is expected to be charged to prevent fake registrations. The final fee will, however, be fixed once the committee submits its recommendations and receives government approval.
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Kedarnath Dham to open for devotees on April 22. Check timings
India | February 15, 2026 11:32 ISTThe date was finalised today on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri at the winter Gaddi in Omkareshwar Temple.
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Kedarnath: After ropeway, govt proposes 7 Km twin-tube tunnel linking Chaumasi with Sonprayag
January 06, 2026 16:57 ISTPlanned to be a twin-tube structure, the upcoming project will offer an alternative route to Sonprayag, along with acting as an emergency escape passage during bad weather or other crises.
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Kedarnath Yatra: Adani to build Rs 4,081 cr ropeway project, travel time to cut from 9-hr to 36 mins
India | September 16, 2025 7:31 ISTAdani Enterprises has received the LoA to develop a Rs 4,081 crore ropeway between Sonprayag and Kedarnath. The 12.9 km project will cut travel time from 9 hours to just 36 minutes, benefiting lakhs of pilgrims annually. The ropeway is also expected to boost tourism and employment in Uttarakhand.
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Sonprayag to Kedarnath in 36 minutes: Uttarakhand signs Rs 6,800 crore deal for 2 ropeway projects
Business | September 03, 2025 16:20 ISTSonprayag-Kedarnath Ropeway Project: Aimed at expanding ropeway connectivity in the state, these upcoming ropeway projects are likely to give a boost to the state's economy by promoting tourism.
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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra halted for three days amid heavy rainfall alert, police stop devotees
India | August 13, 2025 19:01 ISTUttarakhand: SP Akshay Prahlad Konde stated that the situation was handled peacefully, with no untoward incidents reported during the enforcement of the yatra suspension. Officials reiterated that the curbs are temporary measures put in place purely to safeguard pilgrims.
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Chardham Yatra temporarily halted due to inclement weather: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami
India | July 03, 2025 14:04 ISTThe chief minister said the Chardham yatra will be resumed according to the weather conditions on the route so as to ensure people's safety.
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Uttarakhand: Pilgrims armed with sticks engage in brutal fight along Kedarnath Yatra route | Video
India | June 20, 2025 17:56 ISTUttarakhand: Amid escalating tensions along the Kedarnath pilgrimage route, authorities in Sonprayag, a vital stopover for devotees, were forced to carry out a lathi charge to control unruly crowds and bring the situation under control.
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Uttarakhand: Two pilgrims dead, 3 injured after boulders roll down Kedarnath trek route
India | June 18, 2025 14:16 ISTPolice and SDRF personnel as well as locals had a tough time pulling out the dead as well as the injured out of the gorge with the help of ropes.
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Faith on fast-forward: Pilgrims take ambulances to skip traffic enroute Kedarnath - Here's what happ
India | June 17, 2025 14:41 ISTIn an unusual incident on the Kedarnath route, two ambulances were stopped by police after suspicions arose about their use. The vehicles, typically meant for emergencies, were found carrying pilgrims instead of patients, prompting authorities to take action.
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Kedarnath: One dead as landslide hits trek route, 'yatra' suspended from Sonprayag
India | June 15, 2025 21:38 ISTKedarnath: Rudraprayag Police have urged all pilgrims heading toward Kedarnath Dham to stay put at nearby hotels or safe shelters until the trekking route is deemed safe. Meanwhile, police teams are escorting stranded devotees down from landslide-hit area near Jangalchatti to ensure their safety.
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Char Dham helicopter services banned; CM orders new safety SOPs immediately | 15 June | Speed News
Originals | June 15, 2025 19:00 ISTChar Dham helicopter services banned; Uttarakhand CM orders new safety SOPs after Kedarnath crash kills seven due to bad weather. PM Modi starts five-day diplomatic visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. Stay updated with today's top news in Speed News.
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Kedarnath helicopter crash: Aryan Aviation’s Char Dham operations suspended, case filed after 7 die
India | June 16, 2025 0:01 ISTKedarnath helicopter crash: As part of the enforcement action, the licences of two helicopter pilots have also been suspended for a duration of six months, the ministry confirmed. The specific violations leading to the suspensions have not yet been disclosed.
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Kedarnath helicopter services: Daily flight count, operating companies, and accidents this year
India | June 15, 2025 15:03 ISTHelicopter services to Kedarnath have become increasingly popular among pilgrims, especially senior citizens and those unable to complete the trek. Currently, eight companies operate flights from Guptkashi, Phata, and Sersi using nine helipads. Together, they conduct an average of 215 flights daily.
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