Pilgrims
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Vaishno Devi yatra suspended again due to bad weather shortly after reopening post 22-day break
India | September 17, 2025 22:37 ISTThe shrine board earlier advised pilgrims to carry valid ID, use only the designated routes and cooperate with the staff on duty during the yatra. It also reminded that Radio Frequency Identity Card (RFID) tracking is compulsory to ensure safety and transparency.
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Monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh: 355 dead so far, IAF rescues stranded pilgrims amid devastation
India | September 05, 2025 16:57 ISTThe rescue operation for stranded Manimahesh pilgrims in Himachal Pradesh began with IAF Chinook helicopters evacuating devotees, while the government ensured their safe return with free transport services amid ongoing weather challenges.
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Amarnath Yatra 2025: Solo travel banned, security convoys mandatory — Key rule changes for pilgrims
Jammu and Kashmir | June 27, 2025 14:41 ISTThe Amarnath Yatra starting July 3 will enforce strict security measures, including mandatory travel in government-supervised convoys and RFID tracking for all pilgrims. Enhanced facilities, offline registration, and a ban on rail travel aim to ensure a safe and well-managed pilgrimage.
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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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Char Dham Yatra draws over 1.6 million pilgrims, Kedarnath witnesses of over 6.5 lakh devotees
India | May 31, 2025 18:52 ISTDevotees across India and abroad flocked to the revered Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib with great enthusiasm and devotion.
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How food is arranged for Hajj pilgrims: Take a look at behind-the-scenes of feeding faithful
Explainers | April 15, 2025 17:07 ISTHajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the five pillars of Islam, mandatory once in a lifetime for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it.
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Char Dham Yatra 2025: Uttarakhand govt issues health advisory for pilgrims | Check details here
India | March 28, 2025 14:09 ISTThe state government has also prepared a list of do's and don'ts and other related material to promote health safety during the Yatra. This material has been shared in all the states, so that pilgrims are safe during the journey.
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Char Dham Yatra 2025: YouTubers, reel creators to face entry ban at Kedarnath-Badrinath this year
India | March 27, 2025 13:09 ISTChar Dham Yatra 2025: The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has introduced Aadhaar-based authentication and eKYC (electronic know your customer) for pilgrims to register for the Char Dham Yatra. The Aadhaar-based eKYC has been launched to streamline the registration process.
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Schools in Varanasi to hold online classes up to class 8 till Saturday due to this reason
Education | February 06, 2025 11:39 ISTThe district administration in Varanasi ordered to shift of classes to online mode due to the large crowd returning from the Prayagraj Mahakumbh.
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Blinkit opens temporary store at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to serve pilgrims and tourists
Trending | January 17, 2025 20:27 ISTBlinkit brings convenience to Mahakumbh Mela! The delivery app sets up a temporary store in Prayagraj to cater to pilgrims and tourists. Scroll down to get the inside scoop on this innovative initiative.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Several pilgrims injured in vehicular collision in Reasi district
Jammu and Kashmir | November 13, 2024 14:15 ISTJammu and Kashmir: The pilgrims were on their way to visit the Shiv Khori shrine after visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
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Amarnath Yatra surpasses last year's record, over 4 lakh pilgrims visit holy cave shrine in 29 days
Jammu and Kashmir | August 11, 2024 23:34 ISTThe number of pilgrims who paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir crossed the 4.5 lakh mark on Saturday as more than 7,500 yatris had darshan of the naturally formed ice lingam, officials said.
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Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 74,000 devotees visit holy cave shrine in four days
Jammu and Kashmir | July 03, 2024 12:46 ISTAmarnath Yatra 2024: Over 124 'langars’ (community kitchens) have been set up along both the routes and also at the transit camps and the cave shrine. Over 7,000 ‘Sevadars’ (Volunteers) are serving the Yatris during this year’s Yatra.
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Amarnath Yatra 2024: First batch of over 4,600 pilgrims arrive in Kashmir amid tight security
Jammu and Kashmir | June 28, 2024 16:43 ISTAmarnath Yatra 2024: More than 3.50 lakh people have registered for this year's yatra. As many as 125 community kitchens 'langars' have been set up along the two routes to the cave shrine and are supported by over 6,000 volunteers.
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Amarnath Yatra 2024: On-the-spot registration of pilgrims commences in Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir | June 27, 2024 16:22 ISTAmarnath Yatra 2024: The 52-day pilgrimage will commence from the twin tracks- the traditional 48 km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the 14 km shorter but steep Baltal route in Ganderbal- on Saturday (June 29).
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Tamil Nadu govt will deliver ten lakh biscuit packets for Sabarimala pilgrims
January 06, 2024 20:35 ISTThe biscuits will be distributed at various points from Pamba to Sannidhanam. The TDB has also arranged medicinal water along with the biscuits for the pilgrims.
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India to have Mount Kailash view point for pilgrims by September 2023
Travel | July 25, 2023 13:27 ISTThe viewpoint will provide pilgrims with a chance to experience the beauty of Mount Kailash without having to undertake the arduous journey to the mountain itself.
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Amarnath Yatra 2023: Over 3 lakh pilgrims registered so far, informs Shrine board | DETAILS
India | June 29, 2023 7:47 ISTAmarnath Yatra 2023: The annual pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas is scheduled to start on July 1.
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Staff at Char Dham temples left frustrated after pilgrims dump clothes in massive numbers
India | June 24, 2023 12:32 ISTThe situation had forced officials to issue warnings over loudspeakers and written notices over the imposition of Rs 1,000 fine for pilgrims who were responsible for discarding clothes in the rivers. However, these warnings have largely gone unheeded.
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Kedarnath Yatra 2023 to commence on April 25 for devotees, govt introduces new GUIDELINES
India | April 19, 2023 9:40 ISTKedarnath Yatra 2023: The pilgrims will get better medical care this time with the deployment of 22 doctors and an equal number of pharmacists along the yatra route.
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