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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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Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travel

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing Yatra on high alert. Authorities are halting pilgrims during adverse weather, while helicopter services are suspended due to poor visibility. A traffic diversion plan is in place for the Char…

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Over 21,000 pilgrims avail helicopter services for Char Dham Yatra since April 22

Over 21,000 pilgrims completed the Char Dham Yatra using helicopter services. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority utilized an advanced monitoring system for safe operations. Shuttle services from Phata, Guptkashi, and Sirsi carried 17,976 passengers. Chartered flights served 3,974 pilgrims.

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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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Top 4 Miraculous Lord Shiva Temples in South India

Lord Shiva is also known as Maha Dev, the greatest God, and Bholenath, one of the kindest Gods in Hinduism. In fact, the architecture of many of the temples dedicated to Bhagwan Neelakanta in South India reflects this majestic and divine nature of the deity. A number of dynasties such…

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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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Char Dham Yatra: Registration opens tomorrow on U'khand Tourist App; For details...

The Holy Char Dham Yatra takes devotees to four significant shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh government asks people to go on Char Dham Yatra only after registration

The Uttar Pradesh government has said that devotees from Uttar Pradesh intending to go on the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand should proceed on pilgrimage only after registration. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Over 25 lakh registrations done for Char Dham Yatra, says Uttarakhand Tourism Secretary

More than 25 lakh devotees from all across the country and abroad have registered for the ongoing 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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Forces deployed at Char Dham to ensure safety of pilgrims: Uttarakhand DGP

To ensure a safe and secure Char Dham yatra, scheduled to commence on May 10, Uttarakhand police have deployed forces, separately at all four Dhams on the yatra routes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham Yatra: Online registration begins on Uttarakhand Tourism portal

The pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham Yatra halted temporarily as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority has directed to temporarily stop the ongoing Char Dham Yatra till Tuesday as heavy rains continue to lash the north eastern state, officials said on Monday. read further on Dynamite News.

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Char Dham Yatra | 149 pilgrims succumb to ailments, accidents in two months

The initial 65 days of the annual Char Dham Yatra season in Uttarakhand saw the deaths of 149 pilgrims. Over 31,78,000 people have visited the Badrinath-Kedarnath-Gangotri-Yamunotri shrines since the beginning of the yatra season that started on April 22, 2023.

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Char Dham Yatra halted due to bad weather, CM Dhami instruct officials to be vigilant

Char Dham Yatra has been stopped as a precautionary measure due to bad weather on the route to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Read further on Dynamite News

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Char Dham Yatra 2023: Number of pilgrims crosses 30 lakh

In the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, over 30 lakh pilgrims have visited Char Dham and more than 10 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham Yatra: Over 30 lakh pilgrims visited so far, says Uttarakhand DGP

In the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, over 30 lakh pilgrims have visited Char Dham and more than 10 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath

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Char Dham Yatra 2023: Number of pilgrims crosses 20 lakh

According to government officials, in the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the number of pilgrims has crossed 20 lakh and till now more than 40 lakh pilgrims have registered for the Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham pilgrims stopped at Srinagar due to bad weather

Police officials reviewed the situation in view of the weather alert of rain and snowfall during the Char Dham yatra and the security of the proposed G-20 meeting in Srinagar.

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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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U'khand: Char Dham Yatra Preparations in final stages; pilgrims registration to be verified

The preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand are in their final stages, with the registration of the pilgrims pending verification. Read further on Dynamite News:

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6.34 lakh devotees registered for Char Dham Yatra: Ukd Tourism Development Council

In view of the upcoming Chardham Yatra, a total of 6.34 lakhs devotees have registered, said Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham Yatra 2023: Online registrations start for Yamunotri and Gangotri

The dates for Char Dham yatra have been announced, and all those who have been seeking to go for this pilgrimage should start preparations.

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Char Dham 2023: A guide on how to register online

As reported earlier, the Uttarakhand Government has issued new directions for the Char Dham Yatra that is scheduled to commence from April 22, 2023. This year, all pilgrims visiting Uttarakhand for the said yatra, will be required to undergo mandatory registration.

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BRO team deployed in Joshimath for Char Dham Yatra

CM Dhami on Tuesday held a meeting at the secretariat regarding the preparations for the Char Dham Yatra and said that disaster management control room will be set up and a BRO team has been deployed in subsidence-hit Joshimath to ensure smooth conduct of the pilgrimage to Badrinath. Read further…

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