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Uttarakhand: Advisory issued for Kedarnath Dham yatra pilgrims in view of rain, snowfall alert

Uttarakhand government on Sunday issues an alert stating that in view of the rain and snowfall in Kedarnath Dham in past few days, devotees are requested to be careful and start the yatra according to the weather forecast. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Baba Kedarnath's Panchmukhi Utsav Doli departs from Ukhimath

The Panchmukhi Utsav Doli of Baba Kedarnath left for the Himalayas on Friday after its winter stay in Ukhimath. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Doordarshan series on new India’s heritage: Focus on Hindu sites, Savarkar as greatest hero, no women icons

DD News recently broadcast a two-part documentary on the government’s efforts towards the revival of Indian heritage. The film titled, Dharohar Bharat ki Punaruthaan ki Kahaani, which roughly translates to the story of the resurrection of Indian heritage, visits prominent sites of culture and the freedom struggle.

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Kedarnath Dham to open for devotees on April 25

The portals of the Kedarnath Dham will be opened for all devotees on 25 April. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Massive snowfall continues in Kedarnath, Badrinath Dhams

The state witnessed a change in weather with the plains receiving rainfall while the mountains witnessed snowfall since Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: More than 2.50 lakh devotees registered for Chardham Yatra so far

More than 2.50 lakh devotees have registered for Chardham Yatra so far, said Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chardham Yatra preparations start at Kedarnath Dham

The Rudraprayag district administration on Saturday started preparations for the Chardham Yatra which is set to begin on April 22. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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Uttarakhand: PM Modi Performs Rudrabhishek In Kedarnath, Worships In Badrinath Too, Announces Many Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kedarnath on Friday morning, where he offered prayers to Lord Shiva. Later he left Badrinath. Read more on Dynamite News

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Uttarakhand: Helicopter Services To Kedarnath Resume

Helicopter services to the Uttarakhand's Kedarnath temple resumed, two days after a chopper crash in the area killed a pilot and six pilgrims. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: 6 People Dead In Helicopter Crash Near Kedarnath, Rescue Operation Underway

The chopper was carrying Kedarnath pilgrims from Phata. Read more on Dynamite News:

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PM Narendra Modi likely to visit Kedarnath-Badrinath on October 21

GOPESHWAR: The district administration has started its preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Badrinath and Kedarnath temples ahead of Diwali on October 21.

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Closing dates for Char Dhams announced; check all details here

Char Dham Yatra is now nearing its closing dates, and will soon become inaccessible for pilgrims due to winters. It is reported that the portals of Shri Gangotri Dham will be closed on October 26 at 12:01 PM, while the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham will be closed on October…

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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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Uttarakhand: 216 pilgrim deaths in 2.5 months of Char Dham yatra

DEHRADUN: Since the start of the ongoing Char Dham yatra on May 3, at least 216 pilgrim deaths have been reported from the four Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. These deaths have been attributed to various health issues, primarily cardiac arrests, by the state government. The highest,…

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Uttarakhand: 201 pilgrims died in less than 60 days of Char Dham Yatra

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand health department has recorded 201 pilgrim deaths in less than 60 days of the commencement of Char Dham yatra. With the onset of monsoon, officials have now warned pilgrims to take extra precautions as temperatures dip and helicopter services come to a halt due to heavy rainfall.

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Uttarakhand HC asks state to list measures to protect equines on pilgrimage routes

NAINITAL: While hearing a PIL on abuse of equines on the Char Dham yatra and other pilgrimage routes, the Uttarakhand high court on Wednesday asked the state government to list measures taken by it to care for and regulate the use of animals on such routes.

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Silver, gold stolen from cop’s house

PANCHKULA: Cash, gold, and silver were stolen from the house of an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) posted at the crime branch in Sector 19 when the cop was on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath with family.

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Lose weight or pay more for Kedarnath helicopter services; you need to know this before you plan a trip

If you're planning a trip to Kedarnath and are opting for helicopter services, there is one rule that you need to know. Reportedly, devotees weighing over 80 kg will have to pay an extra charge of INR 150 per kg.

The Times of India

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.

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In Frames | Garbage mountains

Heaps of refuse dot the Himalayan mountain route to Kedarnath

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Uttarakhand: Over 19 lakh devotees took Char Dham Yatra this year

Over 19 lakhs devotees undertook the Char Dham Yatra since the pilgrimage began on May 3 this year, informed the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Sunday.

The Times of India

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…

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90 Char Dham pilgrims died in 2019; this year, 108 in just 27 days

DEHRADUN: Consider this: 108 pilgrims dead in less than a month since the Char Dham yatra began on May 3 this year; 90 deaths recorded during the entire six-month period of the pilgrimage in 2019; 102 deaths in 2018 (whole season); 112 in 2017. The figure for 2020 and 2021…

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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.

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