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Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, Char Dham Yatra remains suspended

Heavy rains caused major Uttarakhand rivers to swell significantly on Wednesday. Authorities suspended the Char Dham Yatra and are battling numerous road blockages from landslides. Several rivers, including Ganga and Alaknanda, are flowing near warning levels. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to move to safer locations immediately. An orange…

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Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra suspended for two days

The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday after landslides blocked several pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rainfall alert. Authorities said the decision was taken to ensure pilgrims' safety, with the yatra set to resume once weather conditions improve and routes are cleared.

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Why Is It Necessary to Do Char Dham Yatra in Hinduism?

Every year, when the Char Dham temples open for devotees, the roads to the Himalayas fill with people from every part of the country. Some are elderly and have waited years for this moment. Some travel with their parents or children, while others begin the journey alone with nothing but…

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First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfully

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully concluded the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, ensuring safe and reliable air connectivity for pilgrims. Approximately 400 daily movements facilitated over 78,000 pilgrims.

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Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert, authorities on high alert for Char Dham Yatra

In view of the alert, the district administration has placed all disaster response systems on high alert, particularly along the pilgrimage routes of the Char Dham Yatra.

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Most Visited Vishnu Temple Where Deity Sleeps for Months

High in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand lies the sacred temple of Vishnu in his form as Badrinarayan, located in Badrinath, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India and a key part of the Char Dham Yatra. Every year, millions of devotees make the challenging journey to this…

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5 Reasons Devotees Visit Rameshwaram Before Char Dham

“श्रीराम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे। सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने॥” The name of Rama is said to hold the power of a thousand divine names. In India’s sacred geography, there is one place where that name is not only remembered but consecrated in stone, sea, and silence. That place is…

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Uttarakhand: Online registrations for Char Dham Yatra & Hemkund Sahib begin

The Char Dham Yatra will begin on April 30 with the opening of the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in Uttarkashi district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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:

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"Sending more devotees to Yamunotri risky": Uttarkashi Police urges people to postpone their journey

As the Char Dham Yatra has begun, the Uttarkashi police have warned that sufficient devotees have reached Yamunotri and sending more devotees can be dangerous and requested worshippers to postpone their yatra for May 12. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham Yatra: Excise officials launch drive against illegal liquor in Haridwar

In view of the Char Dham Yatra, the district excise officials on Wednesday launched an intensive checking drive against raw and illegal liquor in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district, said the police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand govt issues health advisory for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims

With the Char Dham Yatra set to start in Uttarakhand after three days, Dr R. Rajesh Kumar, secretary, state health department, has issued a health advisory for pilgrims. Read further on Dynamite News:

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