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Uttarakhand govt directs Badrinath Temple Committee's CEO to take action against officials found responsible in alleged donation theft case

The Uttarakhand government has taken a strict stance over alleged financial irregularities in the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Acting on the findings of an inquiry into payments made for the accommodation, food, and other expenses of VIP guests, the government has directed the Committee's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to initiate…

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SIT scans CCTV footage, call records in alleged Badrinath Dham donation irregularities

A special investigation team is intensifying its probe into alleged donation embezzlement at Badrinath Dham. CCTV footage shows a suspended employee suspiciously hiding cash and valuables from the counting room. Investigators are examining additional footage and call records of the accused employee. The investigation began after irregularities were detected during…

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Badrinath temple offerings probe: SIT to record BKTC members' statements, collect CCTV footage

The Uttarakhand Police SIT is investigating alleged irregularities in Badrinath Temple offerings. Members of the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee will record their statements. CCTV footage is being collected as part of the ongoing investigation into the matter. A suspended employee has challenged his suspension and the FIR registered against…

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Panel to hear all parties before submiting report: Garhwal Commissioner on Badrinath Dham donation probe

A three-member committee will investigate Badrinath Dham Temple donation irregularities. The committee will hear perspectives from concerned parties and complainants. This group will propose suggestions to streamline the temple's donation system. The Uttarakhand government formed the committee following allegations of embezzlement. Strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty…

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Badrinath Temple committee finance controller calls alleged donation irregularities 'individual' lapse

A temple committee official stated one staffer's actions do not reflect institutional integrity. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister strongly condemned the alleged diversion of temple offerings. A criminal case was registered against a Personal Assistant for misappropriating funds. The committee suspended the staffer after a preliminary inquiry found irregularities. A high-level committee…

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Uttarakhand: BKTC official booked for embezzlement of Badrinath Dham Temple donations

A criminal case was filed against Pramod Nautiyal, a Personal Assistant, for allegedly diverting temple offerings. He was suspended by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee after preliminary findings substantiated the allegations. An inquiry committee found prima facie evidence of serious irregularities in his official duties. The Uttarakhand Government has also formed…

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Uttarakhand Govt forms high-level committee to probe alleged irregularities with donations at Badrinath shrine

In view of the alleged irregularities and complaints related to donations and offerings at Badrinath Dham, and considering the seriousness of the matter, the Uttarakhand Government has constituted a three-member high-level committee on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to conduct a comprehensive inquiry.

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Days after Ayodhya row, donation theft alleged at Badrinath temple

An inquiry has been ordered into allegations of theft of donations at the Badrinath temple following a complaint by a local social organization. The group accused a committee staffer of siphoning off offerings, a claim the temple committee chairman is investigating. CCTV footage is being reviewed, and if irregularities are…

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Badrinath, Kedarnath devotees donate Rs 80-85 crore annually, exceeding budgets of several state departments

Devotees' annual offerings at Uttarakhand's Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, managed by BKTC, are estimated at Rs 80-85 crore, surpassing budgets of several state departments. This significant sum comes to light amid allegations of theft involving donations at Badrinath Dham. The Temple Committee has launched an inquiry and vowed strict action…

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Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee orders probe into donation misuse claims

Allegations of donation misappropriation at Badrinath-Kedarnath temples have prompted the Temple Committee to launch an inquiry. Chairman Hemant Dwivedi confirmed show-cause notices have been issued to staff involved in counting, and a committee will investigate. He also clarified that no personal secretary is involved, only committee employees. Strict action is…

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Kedarnath temple's earnings jump 34 pc to Rs 71.06 crore in 2024-25

Kedarnath temple witnessed a significant financial surge, raking in Rs 71.06 crore in the 2024-25 fiscal year, a 34.32% jump from the previous year. This impressive collection, detailed in an RTI response, includes earnings from special pujas, donations, and helicopter services. The temple committee manages numerous shrines and facilities, with…

The Economic Times

7 Places Where Shiva Is Believed to Protect People From Death

"मृत्युञ्जयाय रुद्राय नीलकण्ठाय शंभवे। अमृतेशाय सर्वाय महादेवाय ते नमः॥" This ancient prayer to Shiva calls him Mrityunjaya, the one who conquers death. Across India, there are temples, caves, ghats, and sacred towns where people believe Shiva’s presence is so powerful that even death itself becomes less frightening. Some believe he…

Times Life

What Science Knows About the 2013 Floods, And What It Doesn’t About Kedarnath

In June 2013, Uttarakhand witnessed destruction on a scale that reshaped both geography and memory. Days of relentless rain triggered cloudbursts, landslides, and a sudden glacial lake outburst that sent a violent mix of water, rock, ice, and debris racing through the Mandakini valley. Entire settlements vanished. Roads and bridges…

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After Haridwar Ghats, Entry of Non-Hindus May Be Banned at Kedarnath and Badrinath Too

Dehradun: Following a proposal to restrict the entry of non-Hindus at 105 ghats in the Kumbh area of Haridwar, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) is considering a similar move at the shrines under its control. The committee administers the Char Dham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, and 47 other temples…

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5 Jyotirlingas Where Devotees Feel Shiva’s Living Presence

ॐ नमः शिवाय। नमः शिवाय शान्ताय कारणत्रयहेतवे। निवेदयामि चात्मानं त्वं गति: परमेश्वर॥ People usually turn to Shiva not in celebration, but in moments of weight and uncertainty. When life feels overwhelming, when words fail, and silence feels more honest than hope, Shiva becomes that presence which does not judge or…

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Shri Kedarnath Dham portals closed for winter season

The doors were closed with Vedic rituals and religious traditions amidst the chanting of Om Namah Shivay, Jai Baba Kedar and the devotional tunes of the Indian Army band. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Panchmukhi idol arrives at Kedarnath for final rituals

The sacred Panchmukhi Festival Idol of Baba Kedarnath reached the temple premises on Saturday, marking the traditional ritual before the temple doors close for the season. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Photography banned inside Kedarnath Dham Temple, violators to face legal consequences

Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Monday announced a complete prohibition of photography and videography inside Kedarnath Temple premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Photography banned inside Kedarnath Temple; violators to face legal consequences

Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee announced a complete prohibition of photography and videography inside Kedarnath Temple premises.

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Uttarakhand: Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee seeks ban on making videos around temple area

The temple committee says that making such videos or reels on the premises has a negative impact on the religious sanctity of the place. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee refutes "false" information being circulated on gold plating of sanctum sanctorum

Refuting the claims on social media platforms that the gold plating of the sanctum sanctorum of the Kedarnath temple is brass, Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) termed it a "conspiracy". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pilgrims will get better facilities at Badrinath soon: Uttarakhand govt

The Special Executive Officer in the Uttarakhand Tourism Department Bhaskar Khulbe on Saturday after taking stock of the reconstruction work at Badrinath Dham said that pilgrims would get better facilities in Badrinath soon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand govt to appoint Finance Officer in Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee

The Uttarakhand government has created a post of Finance Officer in Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) and will soon appoint an officer to the post for financial transparency. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Local priests protest against gold plates on sanctum walls of Badri-Kedar temple

Local priests on Monday protested against the Badri Kedar Temple Committee's (BKTC) decision to replace the silver plates covering the walls of the sanctum sanctorum of the Kedarnath temple with gold. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Gold makeover of Kedarnath temple’s sanctom santorum facing resistance from priests

“This temple was built by Pandavas. They had no less money even they could have made it with gold, silver or diamonds. But this place had a meaning. This renovation will change its purpose”

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