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5 Temples Where Lord Krishna Is Believed to Still Walk at Night

Across the sacred landscape of India, there are temples where devotion does not end when the final evening aarti is completed. In certain ancient Krishna temples, generations of priests and devotees have preserved mysterious beliefs that Lord Krishna still spiritually visits these holy places after nightfall. For millions of devotees,…

MyLifeXP · May 18

6 Places Where Krishna’s Idol Is Believed to Smile

“स्मितं कृष्णस्य लोकेषु आनन्दस्य प्रतीकं स्मृतम्।” The gentle smile of Lord Krishna has always symbolized divine joy, compassion, and the playful nature of the Supreme. Devotees across India often say that Krishna does not merely reside in temples, he responds to love. In many sacred temples, worshippers believe that the…

Times Life · Mar 10

20 injured after bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Rajasthan's Dausa

At least 20 people were injured after a bus carrying pilgrims from the Char Dham Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 7, 2024

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Uttar Pradesh government asks people to go on Char Dham Yatra only after registration

The Uttar Pradesh government has said that devotees from Uttar Pradesh intending to go on the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand should proceed on pilgrimage only after registration. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 25, 2024

Char Dham Yatra: Huge rush of pilgrims at Gangotri, Yamunotri Dhams

A huge number of devotees thronged Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams for darshan on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2024

Over 25 lakh registrations done for Char Dham Yatra, says Uttarakhand Tourism Secretary

More than 25 lakh devotees from all across the country and abroad have registered for the ongoing Char Dham Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 13, 2024

Forces deployed at Char Dham to ensure safety of pilgrims: Uttarakhand DGP

To ensure a safe and secure Char Dham yatra, scheduled to commence on May 10, Uttarakhand police have deployed forces, separately at all four Dhams on the yatra routes. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 5, 2024

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Char Dham pilgrims stopped at Srinagar due to bad weather

Police officials reviewed the situation in view of the weather alert of rain and snowfall during the Char Dham yatra and the security of the proposed G-20 meeting in Srinagar.

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

U'khand: Char Dham Yatra Preparations in final stages; pilgrims registration to be verified

The preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand are in their final stages, with the registration of the pilgrims pending verification. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 14, 2023

Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra to begin in April

After the long winter break of six months, it is time for the annual Char Dham Yatra. Come April, the four shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand will be open to the public.

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2023

INR 1 lakh accident insurance coverage announced for Char Dham pilgrims

In a recent development, INR 1 lakh accident insurance coverage has been announced for Char Dham (Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri) pilgrims. The insurance sum will be provided to pilgrims in case of an accident.

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2022

60% of Char Dham deaths due to comorbidity; expert panel suggests up to 48-hour acclimatisation for pilgrims in Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: In less than a month of the Char Dham yatra, almost 124 pilgrim deaths have been reported in the four shrine towns of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. An expert panel constituted by the government and headed by V-C of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Dr Hem…

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022

Don't litter Kedarnath, PM Modi exhorts pilgrims

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday raised concerns over dumping of garbage by devotees in Kedarnath amid the ongoing Char Dham yatra and urged people to maintain the dignity of pilgrimage sites.

The Times of India · May 29, 2022

Char Dham yatra begins with opening of Gangotri-Yamunotri temples for devotees

A record number of pilgrims are likely to visit Char Dham this year

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

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The Hindu · Mar 31, 2022

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviews preparation for Char Dham Yatra

The Chief Minister also asked officials to ensure that Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri and Hemkund Sahib get a 24-hour power supply

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