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Nearly 250 Pilgrims Died During Chardham Yatra In 2024
More than 240 pilgrims have died this year due to health-related issues during the Chardham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, with the fatality rate being the highest among devotees visiting the Himalayan temples by helicopter.
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Usually Banned On Flights, Coconuts To Be Allowed For Sabarimala Pilgrims
The pilgrims will be permitted to take the coconuts in the cabin only after requisite X-Ray, ETD (Explosive Trace Detector) and physical checks, reported PTI.
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4 Kanwariyas Killed, Several Injured, As Vehicle Runs Over Them In Bihar
At least four Kanwariyas died and several others were injured after a vehicle ran over them on Friday night in Bihar's Banka district, police said.
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Sabarimala Temple Gets New Chief Priest
With the annual pilgrimage season just weeks away, S Arun Kumar Namboothiri was selected on Thursday as the new Melsanthi (chief priest) of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple.
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Uttarakhand Tourism Launches Pilgrimage To Witness Mount Kailash From India
Uttarakhand Tourism has launched 'Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian Soil' pilgrimage under which the pilgrims can now witness Mount Kailash from the Old Lipulekh Peak along with Om Parvat in the Pittoragarh district of the state.
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Man Cheats 189 People Of Rs 1.2 Crore By Promising Haj Pilgrimage, Arrested
The Economic Offence Wing of the Odisha Police arrested a person from Mumbai for allegedly cheating Rs 1.20 crore from 189 people of the state, promising them the Haj pilgrimage, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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Adulteration In Tirupati Laddoos "Highly Unsanctified": Ex President Ram Nath Kovind
The "adulteration" in Tirupati laddus is "highly unsanctified" and such acts are considered "sin" in Hinduism, former president Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said as he expressed apprehension that this could be the story of every temple and pilgrimage
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Kedarnath Pilgrimage Put On Hold After Part Of Trek Route Caves In, Thousands Stranded
The pilgrimage to Kedarnath by road was put on hold on Saturday after part of the trek route caved in near Jungle Chatti leaving thousands of pilgrims returning from the Himalayan temple stranded.
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Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
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Record 5.12 Lakh Pilgrims Complete Amarnath Yatra This Year: Amit Shah
The pilgrimage to holy shrine of Amarnath was successfully completed and a record number of more than 5.12 lakh pilgrims visited it, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.
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Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Over 700 Stranded On Kedarnath Route Evacuated
Heavy rains have severely damaged the route in the Rudraprayag district on Wednesday night. The rescue and relief work to evacuate the people stranded is und
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7 Killed, 3 Injured As Taxi Falls Into Roadside Well In Maharashtra: Report
Seven persons returning from a pilgrimage to temple town Pandharpur were killed and three injured on Thursday after a taxi veered off the road in Maharashtra's Jalna district and fell into a well, a police official said.
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Here's Your Travel Guide Before You Jet Off On The Spiritual Amarnath Yatra 2024
Before you head out to the Amarnath Yatra 2024 for a sacred pilgrimage, here's your detailed guide for you to plan ahead
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Over 30,000 Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Shrine, Total Number Crosses One Lakh
The 52-day pilgrimage will conclude on August 19.
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Over 13,000 Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Shrine On First Day Of Yatra
More than 13,000 pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Saturday, the first day of the annual pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas that is being conducted amid tight security.
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Nearly 250 Pilgrims Died During Chardham Yatra In 2024
More than 240 pilgrims have died this year due to health-related issues during the Chardham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, with the fatality rate being the highest among devotees visiting the Himalayan temples by helicopter.
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Usually Banned On Flights, Coconuts To Be Allowed For Sabarimala Pilgrims
The pilgrims will be permitted to take the coconuts in the cabin only after requisite X-Ray, ETD (Explosive Trace Detector) and physical checks, reported PTI.
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4 Kanwariyas Killed, Several Injured, As Vehicle Runs Over Them In Bihar
At least four Kanwariyas died and several others were injured after a vehicle ran over them on Friday night in Bihar's Banka district, police said.
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Sabarimala Temple Gets New Chief Priest
With the annual pilgrimage season just weeks away, S Arun Kumar Namboothiri was selected on Thursday as the new Melsanthi (chief priest) of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple.
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Uttarakhand Tourism Launches Pilgrimage To Witness Mount Kailash From India
Uttarakhand Tourism has launched 'Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian Soil' pilgrimage under which the pilgrims can now witness Mount Kailash from the Old Lipulekh Peak along with Om Parvat in the Pittoragarh district of the state.
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Man Cheats 189 People Of Rs 1.2 Crore By Promising Haj Pilgrimage, Arrested
The Economic Offence Wing of the Odisha Police arrested a person from Mumbai for allegedly cheating Rs 1.20 crore from 189 people of the state, promising them the Haj pilgrimage, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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Adulteration In Tirupati Laddoos "Highly Unsanctified": Ex President Ram Nath Kovind
The "adulteration" in Tirupati laddus is "highly unsanctified" and such acts are considered "sin" in Hinduism, former president Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said as he expressed apprehension that this could be the story of every temple and pilgrimage
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Kedarnath Pilgrimage Put On Hold After Part Of Trek Route Caves In, Thousands Stranded
The pilgrimage to Kedarnath by road was put on hold on Saturday after part of the trek route caved in near Jungle Chatti leaving thousands of pilgrims returning from the Himalayan temple stranded.
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Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
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Record 5.12 Lakh Pilgrims Complete Amarnath Yatra This Year: Amit Shah
The pilgrimage to holy shrine of Amarnath was successfully completed and a record number of more than 5.12 lakh pilgrims visited it, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.
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Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Over 700 Stranded On Kedarnath Route Evacuated
Heavy rains have severely damaged the route in the Rudraprayag district on Wednesday night. The rescue and relief work to evacuate the people stranded is und
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7 Killed, 3 Injured As Taxi Falls Into Roadside Well In Maharashtra: Report
Seven persons returning from a pilgrimage to temple town Pandharpur were killed and three injured on Thursday after a taxi veered off the road in Maharashtra's Jalna district and fell into a well, a police official said.
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Here's Your Travel Guide Before You Jet Off On The Spiritual Amarnath Yatra 2024
Before you head out to the Amarnath Yatra 2024 for a sacred pilgrimage, here's your detailed guide for you to plan ahead
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Over 30,000 Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Shrine, Total Number Crosses One Lakh
The 52-day pilgrimage will conclude on August 19.
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Over 13,000 Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Shrine On First Day Of Yatra
More than 13,000 pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Saturday, the first day of the annual pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas that is being conducted amid tight security.
