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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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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,…

The Economic Times

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…

Times Life

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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5 Most Powerful Shakti Peeths to Visit During Navratri

Visiting a Shakti Peeth during Navratri can feel deeper than a pilgrimage. It can become a confrontation with the self. In Hindu tradition, Shakti Peeths are linked to the story of Sati, whose body parts are believed to have fallen at different sacred sites, making these places powerful centres of…

Times Life

5 Rivers from the Mahabharata That Teach Us About Life and Karma

“गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति । नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरी जलेऽस्मिन् सन्निधिं कुरु ॥” This ancient shloka is still recited in homes and temples across India. In a single prayer, it invokes the presence of sacred rivers in a handful of water. That simple act reveals something profound. In Indian…

Times Life

7 Beliefs That Make Haridwar Feel Older Than Kashi

“न तीर्थं न नदी पुण्या न देवालयमुत्तमम्। यत्र साक्षात् हरिः सन्निहितो नित्यं स देशः सनातनः।” That land is eternal where the Divine presence is felt at all times. Ask a priest in Haridwar and a scholar in Kashi which place is older, and you may not get the same answer.…

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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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Crowd surge at Hindu temple in northern India leaves at least 6 people dead

A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in northern India has left at least six people dead and dozens others injured, local authorities say

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At least 6 killed in stampede as huge crowds gather at temple in Indian holy city

Reports suggest stampede occurred at staircase leading to Mansa Devi temple

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Kanwariyas and Hindutva groups cause chaos on Kanwar route

Dipped in devotion, with Kanwars hoisted on their shoulders, Shiva devotees have begun their annual journey from Delhi to Haridwar. But once again, some among them are drawing attention for all the wrong reasons – reports of looting, vandalism, and assaults by Kanwariyas have been surfacing along the entire route.

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Dehradun News: Poor Muslims will get their rights...," said Waqf Board chairman Shadab Shams

Uttarakhand Waqf Board backs Centre's reform bill to reclaim 5,388 Muslim charitable properties, curb encroachments in key districts like Haridwar-Dehradun (65% assets), and boost transparency.

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Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 to kick off in Haridwar from March 6

Every day, there will be four matches, and the Championship will conclude on April 4 with a grand finale. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Three killed in road accident after car hits pickup vehicle in Haryana's Jind

The accident took place on National Highway 152D when a family from Rajasthan's Makrana was going to Haridwar to immerse their grandfather's ashes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav takes dip into Ganga in Haridwar amid ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

SP Chief Akhilesh along with his family reached Haridwar and performed Pind Daan of his uncle Rajpal Singh Yadav. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Car collides with truck on Delhi-Haridwar highway; 4 killed, 1 injured

The collision was so severe that two people died on the spot, while two people died in the hospital during treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Haridwar: Ganges flowing close to danger level mark, authorities alerted

The Ganges is flowing close to the danger mark in full spate in wake of incessant rains in the hills of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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