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Uttarakhand SIR: The unsolved mystery of BJP agents’ ‘forged’ objections against Muslim voters

In Uttarakhand’s Jhabrera constituency, 35 people listed as applicants in 1,657 objections to the draft electoral roll say they never filed them and that their identities were misused. Most of the voters targeted were Muslim.

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What Walking the Char Dham Yatra Actually Does to Your Nervous System and Why It Matters

The Body Enters Before the Mind DoesThe first thing Char Dham takes from you is your breath. Not metaphorically. At Kedarnath, sitting above 3,500 metres, the partial pressure of oxygen drops enough that your brainstem, not your faith, not your intention, triggers a stress response within hours of arrival. Heart…

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Ganga Aarti on Thames! London to witness Varanasi, Haridwar-style river ceremony in September

London’s Thames will host a Ganga Aarti on September 13, 2026, at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Organised by Chinmaya Mission UK with Totally Thames, the free event will feature Indian food, music, dance and cultural activities before the main ceremony at 7:15 PM.

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The other side of the Kanwar Yatra: What women face on the road

For devotees of Lord Shiva, the month of Sawan is a time to embark on a journey of faith. Kanwariyas travel from Haridwar carrying Ganga water, often walking for days before returning home to offer it at a nearby Shiva temple on Shivratri.

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Kanwar Yatra witnesses record turnout of around 4.43 cr devotees

This year's Kanwar Yatra saw an unprecedented turnout of devotees collecting sacred Ganga water. Approximately 4.43 crore pilgrims returned home with water by Monday evening. On Monday alone, 63.60 lakh pilgrims reached Haridwar to collect the holy water. The annual pilgrimage began on July 30 and will conclude on August…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 11: Check state-wise updates amid rain, Kanwar Yatra

On Tuesday, August 11, schools across various districts in India are expected to remain closed because of heavy rains and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra preparations. Specifically, schools in Haridwar will be closed until that date, while Bageshwar is pending further announcements. Additionally, closures are anticipated in Uttar Pradesh districts such…

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Meerut-Haridwar travel time set to fall to 90 minutes from 3 hours as Uttarakhand clears Ganga Expressway extension; check route, cities and latest project details

Uttarakhand's cabinet approved extending the Ganga Expressway to Haridwar. This extension will significantly reduce travel time between Meerut and Haridwar. The project aims to improve connectivity for business and religious travel. It will also enhance access for pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra. The overall expressway network will eventually span…

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Sawan Pilgrimage: 6 Shiva Temples Every Devotee Must Seek Darshan At This Monsoon

Somnath, Gujarat, Where the Shore Holds the First LightYou arrive before dawn, because that is the only honest way to arrive at Somnath. The Arabian Sea is loud behind the temple walls, and the Jyotirlinga here, the first among the twelve, has been destroyed and rebuilt seventeen times. That number…

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Why Ravana, of All People, Might Be the Reason Kanwar Yatra Exists Today?

Every year, millions of people join the Kanwar Yatra. They walk for long hours, chant the name of Lord Shiva, and carry holy water on a bamboo pole called a Kanwar. The tradition is very old, but here is the interesting part: no one knows exactly when it began or…

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Uttarakhand Police senior officers inspect Haridwar, review security arrangements for Kanwar Mela

Senior police officers inspected Haridwar locations for the ongoing Shravan Kanwar Mela 2026. They reviewed security, traffic management, and crowd control measures for the large gathering. Officials were directed to maintain vigilance and ensure smooth movement of all pilgrims. The Mela Control Room and CCTV Monitoring Centre were also inspected…

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Kanwar Yatra vehicle restrictions announced in Ghaziabad, Delhi, Meerut and Dehradun expressway from tomorrow: Check full list of closures & diversions

As lakhs of Kanwariyas take to the roads for Sawan 2026, Delhi Police, Ghaziabad Police, Meerut Police and Uttarakhand authorities have rolled out one of the most extensive traffic clampdowns of the year. Here is everything commuters, tourists and daily travellers need to know before stepping out between now and…

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UPSRTC to run extra buses for Kanwar Yatra, set up 24-hour control rooms

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will operate additional buses for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims. A 24-hour control room will monitor bus operations throughout the pilgrimage period. Additional buses will be arranged for devotees travelling to Haridwar and other major cities. Officials have been instructed to provide essential facilities at…

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Uttarakhand finalises traffic plan for Neelkanth Yatra ahead of Kanwar pilgrimage

Uttarakhand authorities have arranged special traffic for the upcoming Neelkanth Yatra. The pilgrimage for Kanwar pilgrims is scheduled from July 30 to August 11. Coordination meetings focused on smooth movement for vehicles and pedestrians. Designated parking and traffic routes have been established to manage the expected rush. Officials aim to…

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6 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Easy and Rewarding for Senior Travellers

Mysuru: The City That Does the Work for YouMysuru is the most underrated senior-friendly destination in India, and the reason is simple: almost everything worth seeing sits within a 5-km radius of the city centre. The Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill (accessible by car to within 50 steps of…

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Kanwariyas vandalise pickup after 'contact' with kanwar in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Kanwariyas allegedly vandalized a pickup vehicle on the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway. The incident occurred after the vehicle apparently brushed against a kanwar on Wednesday night. Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control quickly. The kanwariyas later resumed their holy water yatra from Haridwar. Authorities have seized…

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Why Ganga Is Treated Like a Goddess Instead of a River?

She Has Always Been a Person, Not a Place The aarti at Haridwar begins before sunrise. Priests lift brass lamps over the water, moving them in slow circles, and the river reflects the fire back. Nobody in that crowd is performing a metaphor. They are greeting someone who showed up.…

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When PSUs, fertiliser shops, and flour mills became Uttarakhand’s ‘investors’ after global summit

Inaugurating the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit on December 8, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the state a “new hub for investment”, crediting the “double engine” government’s push on tourism, connectivity and investment.

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Multi-tier weekend traffic plan in place for Mussoorie, Rishikesh amid tourist rush: Officials

Dehradun police have unveiled a comprehensive traffic plan for the weekend to manage the surge of tourists heading to Mussoorie, Chakrata, and Rishikesh. Diversions and parking strategies are in place for various routes, with alternative options for congestion. Specific plans are outlined for Mussoorie's parking capacity and Rishikesh's multi-tier approach.…

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The sadhu wants pulao. The snob rejects veg biryani. Culinary history disagrees with both

The seers of the Akhand Parshuram Akhada in Haridwar have, in their campaign to rename veg biryani as veg pulao, found themselves in unexpected company: the biryani puritans, who have insisted for years that veg biryani is an oxymoron and what you are eating is pulao. For once, the saffron-robed…

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Dehradun weather: Heavy rain likely across Uttarakhand till next week. Mussoorie, Nainital, Tehri, Pauri & Haridwar set for more showers. Check IMD advisory

Dehradun Weather: Dehradun and several Uttarakhand districts are set for a wet spell with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms predicted for June 11. The India Meteorological Department warns of lightning and gusty winds, with higher altitudes potentially seeing snowfall. This follows heavy showers on Wednesday, offering respite from the…

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Why Yamaraj's Messengers Returned Empty-Handed

Can a lifetime of sins be erased in a single moment? Most people would say no. After all, how can one prayer undo years of wrongdoing, betrayal, and selfish actions? Yet the ancient story of Ajamila from the Srimad Bhagavatam tells of a man who abandoned his family, committed terrible…

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Veg Biryani to to be renamed as Veg Pulao: Haridwar priests launch campaign to maintain sanctity of the city

Seers in Haridwar are urging food vendors to change menu names. They want 'Veg Biryani' replaced with 'Veg Pulao'. This campaign aims to protect the holy city's religious character. Akhada members are visiting stalls to spread awareness. Some vendors have already started making the changes. The initiative seeks to maintain…

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Who is Raseshwari Devi, spiritual leader behind upcoming 1,500-seat meditation and wellness centre on World Meditation Day 2026?

Raseshwari Devi ji: Spiritual leader Raseshwari Devi announced a new Yoga and meditation hall in Odisha and a week-long camp in Haridwar for World Meditation Day 2026. These initiatives, under the Braj Gopika Seva Mission, aim to promote spiritual learning and wellness. Raseshwari Devi, a proponent of Sanatan Vedic philosophy,…

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Ganga Saptami 2026: Date, Muhurat, Katha, Rituals & Benefits

Believed to be one of the most auspicious and divine days in Hindu tradition, Ganga Saptami is celebrated on Shukla Paksha’s Saptami Tithi in Vaishakh month. This year, Hindus all over the world are preparing to welcome the festival on 23rd April. Religious texts point out that this day marks…

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What Happens When You Visit the World's Highest Shiva Temple

For most people, Tungnath is introduced with a single line- the highest Shiva temple in the world. It is a title that immediately captures attention, but it barely scratches the surface of what this place truly is. Because Tungnath is not just about altitude. It is about atmosphere, history, silence…

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