Char Dham Yatra temporarily suspended as incessant rains lash Uttarakhand
Chardham pilgrims, who had arrived in Haridwar and Rishikesh by Sunday, have been asked not to proceed further till the weather improves while operation of vehicles for the Himalayan temples has been suspended temporarily.
Oct 19, 2021, 07:20 AM IST
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami takes stock of incessant rainfall situation in state
"I am continuously taking stock of the rain falling in different areas of the state. Taking information about the rain situation in the districts from all the district magistrates over phone, instructions have been given to provide every hourly report of the rain and traffic situation in the district," the Chief Minister said.
Oct 18, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2021: IRCTC unveils special train for pilgrims; check package costs, trips and more
The 16-day tour, which started from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station on September 18, will cover the visit to Haridwar, including Ganga ghat, temples and Ganga aarti.
Sep 20, 2021, 15:13 PM IST
Decision on Kanwar Yatra in a day or two: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Last week, government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal had said that Kanwar Yatra has been cancelled from Haridwar in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Jul 08, 2021, 19:06 PM IST
Good news for pilgrims! IRCTC to operate ‘Char Dham Yatra’ special train
16 days tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on September 18, 2021, and will cover the visit of Badrinath including Mana Village (near China border), Narsingha Temple (Joshimath), Rishikesh, Jagannath Puri including Golden beach of Puri, Konark Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga beach, Rameshwaram including Dhanushkodi, Dwarkadhish including Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Shivrajpur beach, and Bet Dwarka.
Jul 07, 2021, 09:33 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand government moves SC, challenges high court’s stay order
On June 28, the Uttarakhand High Court had stayed the state Cabinet's decision permitting Char Dham Yatra with a limited number of pilgrims and also ordered live streaming of Char Dham shrines.
Jul 06, 2021, 16:39 PM IST
Char Dham yatra: Uttarakhand government moves Supreme Court against High Court stay
"The state government has made full arrangements regarding the Char Dham Yatra, and no provision has been left,"state government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal insisted
Jun 30, 2021, 22:46 PM IST
Uttarakhand govt postpones Char Dham Yatra with immediate effect in compliance with High Court order
Defying the Uttarakhand High Court`s order against holding Char Dham yatra this year, the state government had earlier issued a fresh set of COVID guidelines for the pilgrimage and said the first phase of the yatra will begin from July 1.
Jun 29, 2021, 09:11 AM IST
Uttarakhand High Court stays Char Dham Yatra, orders live streaming of four shrines
The Uttarakhand high court passed the order days after the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state decided to allow pilgrims only from the districts in which the shrines are located from July 1.
Jun 28, 2021, 16:18 PM IST
Uttarakhand government postpones order for opening Char Dham Yatra for 3 districts
This comes a day after Uniyal had announced that the residents of Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi have been permitted to visit the Chardham sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri-Yamunotri, respectively.
Jun 15, 2021, 10:31 AM IST
Portals of Kedarnath temple open today at 5 am, devotees get online 'darshan'
Devotees could not attend the opening ceremony, but arrangements were made for them to have online 'darshan'. Precaution has been taken in view of the COVID-19 pandemic surge.
May 17, 2021, 06:53 AM IST
Uttarakhand government suspends Char Dham Yatra due to COVID spike, priests of four temples to perform rituals
Issuing an order, Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said on Thursday that only priests of the four temples will perform rituals and puja this year.
Apr 29, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
Going on Char Dham Yatra? You must possess COVID negative report
The Uttarakhand government has started preparations for the yatra amid the ongoing pandemic situation.
Apr 23, 2021, 12:19 PM IST
Kedarnath Temple to reopen for devotees on May 17, Badrinath on May 18
The idol of Lord Shiva will be moved out of its winter abode at Ukhimath's Omkareshwar temple on May 14. The famous temple will reopen for devotees at 5 am on May 17.
Mar 12, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Char Dham yatra: Badrinath Dham to remain closed till June 30 amid COVID-19 pandemic scare
The Uttarakhand government wanted to open the Badrinath Dham for common devotees so that the economy of the region could be back on the track, but the Char Dham Devasthanam Board is yet to take a decision regarding the commencement of the yatra.
Jun 08, 2020, 22:16 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath doors opened for public on May 9
The Char Dham Yatra commences from Yamunotri, proceeds to Gangotri, Kedarnath and finally Badrinath.
May 09, 2019, 07:07 AM IST
Char Dham yatra begins from Tuesday
Char Dham pilgrimage, which attracts devotees from across the country and world, is considered the backbone of the economy of Garhwal Himalayas, where it is the main source of people's livelihood.
May 06, 2019, 23:49 PM IST
Kedarnath to commence Char-Dhaam yatra from 9th May, disaster team battling snow
A team of 125 people has endured a week-long battle with snow to clear the routes to Kedarnath ahead of the commencement of the Char Dham Yatra from May 9.
Apr 19, 2019, 10:32 AM IST
Uttarakhand: Massive landslide strikes near Badrinath route, 15,000 tourists stranded
At least 15,000 tourists are believed to have been stranded after a massive landslide occured near Vishnuprayag on Badrinath route in Uttarakhand on Friday.
May 19, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
''Char Dham Yatra'' sees record footfall
Post the 2013 flash floods that killed thousands, the pilgrimage had evoked lukewarm response over the past few years.
