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  Gujarat: Two dead, 15 injured as pilgrim bus overturns in Junagadh

  Gujarat | May 02, 2026 18:25 IST

  Two people were killed and at least 15 injured after a pilgrim bus overturned in Junagadh district. The injured have been taken to hospital.

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  Rajasthan govt to send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains under new scheme

  Rajasthan | June 07, 2025 11:09 IST

  Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma flagged off the first AC 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' under the scheme from Durgapura railway station.

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  Facing problems while travelling to Kumbh Mela? Here's essential tips every pilgrim should follow

  Lifestyle | January 24, 2025 16:04 IST

  Embark on a hassle-free Mahakumbh Mela journey! Follow these essential tips for a safe and spiritual pilgrimage. Plan your trip with confidence.

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  Amarnath Yatra to now continue only on alternate days | Know reason here

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 12, 2023 9:34 IST

  Amarnath Yatra 2023: Over 4.28 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra so far this year, surpassing the last year's total with nearly three weeks still to go before the pilgrimage ends, an official said.

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  Kedarnath temple opens for devotees; pilgrims' yatra halted due to bad weather | Video

  India | April 25, 2023 6:41 IST

  The Uttarakhand government on Sunday closed fresh registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath till April 30 due to a bad weather forecast.

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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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  IRCTC'S 'Ramayana Circuit' with dining restaurants, shower cubicles commences. See PICS

  India | November 07, 2021 10:48 IST

  The tour will be completed in 17 days. 1st halt of this train will be Ayodhya where tourist will visit Shri Ram Janmbhumi temple and Hanuman temple and additionally Bharat Mandir at Nandigram.

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  25 pilgrims from Gujarat injured in bus mishap on Delhi-Haridwar highway

  India | January 10, 2020 10:11 IST

  At least 25 pilgrims from Gujarat on Thursday were injured when the bus in which they were travelling was hit by a speeding truck near the Purkai bypass on the Delhi-Haridwar national highway. 

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  Tamil Nadu Lord Ayyappa devotee dies on way to Sabarimala

  India | November 26, 2019 11:32 IST

  A 29-year-old Ayyappa devotee from Tamil Nadu, who was on his way to the Lord Ayyappa temple here for darshan, died due to suspected heart attack on Tuesday morning.

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  Hindu pilgrims from India arrive in Pak to attend religious festivities in Sindh

  India | November 24, 2019 23:52 IST

  Over 50 Hindu pilgrims, including women, arrived here on Sunday from India to attend the religious festivities in Sindh province of Pakistan.

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  Waiver of passport requirement for Kartarpur pilgrims sought

  India | November 20, 2019 16:17 IST

  Making the demand in Lok Sabha, Lalwani also urged the government to take up the issue of waiving fees for pilgrims visiting the shrine while noting that Pakistanis visiting religious places like the Sufi shrine in Ajmer are not required to pay extra fees.

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  Vehicle carrying Amarnath pilgrims seized in J-K for violating orders

  India | June 30, 2019 22:38 IST

  District Development Commissioner, Poonch, Rahul Yadav has ordered that no vehicle carrying Amarnath pilgrims will be allowed via Mughal road and warned stern action against defaulters.

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  Total ban on sale, consumption of liquor, non-vegetarian food around Varanasi temples

  India | June 17, 2019 14:58 IST

  The Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC), two days ago, passed a proposal for a complete ban on alcohol and non-vegetarian food in a 250-metre periphery near temples and heritage sites in this ancient pilgrim town, a top official said.

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  2,480 pilgrims leave for Amarnath amid tight security

  India | June 29, 2017 12:05 IST

  Amid tight security, a total of 2,481 pilgrims left here to undertake the annual Amarnath Yatra that begins on Thursday. Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra will attend the official launch of the Yatra.

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  Bus accident took place in Kangra district of Himachal

  India | June 15, 2017 14:36 IST

  10 pilgrims were killed in the bus accident occurred in Kangra district, Himachal.

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  Bharat Darshan train to cover major pilgrim spots

  India | May 07, 2016 23:07 IST

  New Delhi: Railways has launched the Bharat Darshan Tourist train for pilgrims to visit Shirdi, Tirupati, Jagannath Puri, Gangasagar, Baidyanath Dham and Jyotirlingams among others. Comprising 10 coaches, the train begins the “East Darshan&rdqu

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  322 pilgrims leave for Amarnath

  India | August 03, 2015 11:57 IST

  Jammu:  A batch of 322 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.  The batch comprising 196 men, 71 women, five children and 50 sadhus left in a cavalcade of 10

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  India launches relaxed travelling rules for Pakistan Hindus, Sikhs

  India | July 24, 2015 21:25 IST

  New Delhi: Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs visiting India on group pilgrim visa will no longer have to report to police as the government has relaxed travelling rules.The Home Ministry today announced that it has streamlined

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  Two more Amarnath yatris die; toll rises to 25

  India | July 21, 2015 15:06 IST

  Srinagar: Two more pilgrims died due to cardiac arrest enroute to the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the death toll inthe ongoing yatra to 25, officials said today.Pradeep Kumar (64), a

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  Amarnath Yatra halted on Baltal route

  India | July 21, 2015 13:20 IST

  Srinagar:  The movement of pilgrims to the Baltal base camp, one of the two such of the annual Amarnath Yatra Hindu pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, was on Tuesday stopped due to landslides. "Due to landslide