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  Bangladesh: 24 killed, dozen missing after boat carrying Hindu devotees to temple capsizes

  World | December 16, 2022 13:10 IST

  Bangladesh boat incident: Authorities said the boat was apparently carrying passengers beyond its capacity.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2022: Another batch of over 800 devotees left for Buddha Amarnath shrine in Poonch

  India | August 02, 2022 0:12 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2022: The yatra will culminate on August 8 with the departure of ‘Chhari Mubarak’ from Shri Dashnami Akhara Poonch.

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  Sawan 2022: Over 5 lakh devotees likely to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi

  India | July 14, 2022 14:42 IST

  Sawan 2022: Today marks the onset of the holy month of 'Sawan' (Shravan), which is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year.

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  Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 80,000 devotees perform yatra so far under tight security arrangements

  India | July 07, 2022 11:06 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2022: Official sources said that 5,726 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Valley on Thursday in two escorted convoys.

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  Uttarakhand: Over 19 lakh devotees took Char Dham Yatra in 2022

  India | June 12, 2022 10:39 IST

  The Uttarakhand govt, on May 11, announced its decision to increase the number of pilgrims by 1,000 each to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

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  31 pilgrims lost lives since 'Char Dham Yatra' commencement due to health issues

  India | May 14, 2022 14:57 IST

  Earlier, on the instructions of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state Health Dept started facility of health screening at the entry and registration site of Char Dham Yatra.

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  5 devotees travelling to Telangana fair killed in accident

  India | February 19, 2022 15:50 IST

  The accident occurred near Gattamma temple when the car with six family members inside, rammed into the bus coming from the opposite direction. 

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  Assam: 10 killed in truck-autorickshaw collision while returning from Chhath Puja celebration

  India | November 11, 2021 14:25 IST

  The autorickshaw driver died in the accident while the truck driver fled the spot with the vehicle, he said, adding that a manhunt has been launched to nab him.

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  Millions offer 'arghya' to rising Sun as Chhath festival concludes

  India | November 11, 2021 10:24 IST

  This year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.

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  Chhattisgarh: Jashpur incident accused arrested, two cops suspended

  India | October 16, 2021 8:04 IST

  "Durga idol immersion procession was being taken out when a vehicle crossing over to MP dashed into it at Pathalgaon. One died, 2 critically injured, 15 received minor injuries," the SP said.

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  UP: Five devotees from Agra drown during durga idol immersion

  India | October 16, 2021 7:04 IST

  The victims were the residents of Bhavanpura village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh,

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  Ganga Dussehra: Devotees take holy dip in river Ganga

  News | June 20, 2021 12:58 IST

  Devotees celebrated 'Ganga Dussehra' in UP's Varanasi and Uttarakhand's Haridwar on June 20. They took holy dip in river Ganga on the occasion. As per the Hindu Puranas, Maa Ganga descended on the Earth on 'Ganga Dussehra'. "Usually a large crowd gathers here to perform the rituals. But this year because of COVID there is no such gathering," a devotee said. "The Ganga Dussehra is organised keeping in view the COVID protocols," said Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar.

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  Devotees in J&K's Anantnag celebrate annual Urs festival

  News | June 15, 2021 18:05 IST

  Devotees in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district celebrated the 456th annual 'Urs' or the festival of the famous Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Hyder Reshi also known as Resh moul sahib.

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  Puri: Lord Jagannath Chandan yatra concludes

  News | June 05, 2021 16:54 IST

  The Chandan Yatra, which continued for three weeks at Jagannath Temple in Puri, ended on Saturday. Normally, thousands of devotees flock to witness this yatra every year. However, this year, the Yatra was carried out amidst strict Covid protocol.

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  Devotees offer prayers at Varanasi temple on 'Ram Navami'

  News | April 21, 2021 11:57 IST

  'Ram Navami' is being celebrated across the country on April 21. Devotees visited Varanasi temple on the occasion. They were seen performing 'puja' at the temple. Amid COVID scare, devotees were seen following COVID SOPs.

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  COVID: Devotees offer prayers outside Mumba Devi Temple

  News | April 20, 2021 9:13 IST

  COVID-19 cases continued to surge in Maharashtra and the state government imposed lockdown-like restrictions here. Religious places have been temporarily closed in Mumbai. Devotees were seen offering prayers from outside Mumba Devi Temple. Currently, Mumbai has 85321 active cases of coronavirus.

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  Ugadi: Devotees throng Kalaburagi's Sharana Basaveshwara Temple to offer prayers

  News | April 13, 2021 18:07 IST

  Large number of devotees celebrated Ugadi festival by offering prayers at prominent Sharana Basaveshwara Temple in Kalaburagi.

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  Locals allowed to take bath on days reserved for akharas till 7 am: Uttarakhand DGP

  News | April 10, 2021 20:40 IST

  Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on April 10 informed about the changes done in the ongoing Kumbh Mela amid rising cases of COVID-19.

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  Sabarimala Temple opens for 'Uthiram festival'

  News | March 19, 2021 12:20 IST

  Sabarimala Temple opened for the 'Uthiram festival' on the morning of March 19. The temple will remain open for devotees till 28th March.

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  Devotees celebrate 'Magh Purnima' in Haridwar, Prayagraj

  News | February 27, 2021 12:15 IST

  The nation is celebrating 'Magh Purnima' on Feb 27. Devotees took holy dip on the auspicious occasion in Haridwar and also offered prayers at the ghat. Similarly, devotees took holy dip on occasion of 'Magh Purnima' in Prayagraj as well. According to Hindu calendar, 'Magh Purnima' falls on full moon day.