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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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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…

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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…

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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

The Independent UK

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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‘We pleaded but they kept assaulting’: The full story of attacks during Kanwar Yatra in UP

A spate of violence has marked the Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, with incidents of assault flaring up along the route, and no arrests in most cases.

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'Kanwar Yatra' begins on foot from Haridwar and Muzaffarnagar to invoke Lord Shiva

Devotees who are termed Kanwariyas visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh, Gangotri, Sultanganj to fetch the holy water of River Ganga to worship God with that water. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Impact on business, motive clear’: Muslim vendors on Kanwar Yatra diktat

Police announcements in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar and Uttarakhand’s Haridwar have triggered an uproar with an order asking all food vendors and eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff.

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First case registered in Uttarakhand under new criminal laws

The first case under the new criminal laws in Uttarakhand has been registered in Jwalapur Kotwali district, Haridwar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ramdev performs yoga in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on International Day of Yoga

Yoga Guru Ramdev performed yoga at an event in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on the occasion of International Day of Yoga on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Two more accused in shooting case of Dehradun's Raipur arrested after encounter on Haridwar-Roorkee highway

Two men allegedly involved in a shooting in Raipur area of Dehradun were arrested by Uttarakhand police after an encounter on the Haridwar Roorkee highway on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Holy dip in Ganga at Varanasi, Haridwar by devotees on 'Ganga Dussehra'

The festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm in cities like Prayagraj and Varanasi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga at 'Har ki Pauri' on Buddha Purnima

Thousands of devotees gathered in Haridwar to take a holy dip and offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. Read further on Dynamite News:

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