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April 29, 2026 10:20 AM

PM Modi offers prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants on Wednesday. Upon his arrival at the temple, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome, marked by the sounds of 'Damru beats' and 'shanknaad.' During the visit, he performed the 'arti' and 'Abhishek' for Lord Shiva, seeking blessings. The Prime Minister was gifted a 'Trishul' and 'Damru' by the administr...

January 9, 2026 10:04 AM

Grand legacy of Somnath Dham has been awakening the consciousness of people for centuries: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the spiritual, cultural and civilisational significance of Somnath Dham, describing it as a timeless source of faith, courage and self-respect for generations of Indians. Ahead of his scheduled visit to the historic Somnath Temple on January 11, the Prime Minister shared a reflective message on the social media platform X, underscoring the enduring legacy of the sacred site. In his post, PM Modi emphasised that Somnath Dham has played a vital ...

August 6, 2025 5:13 PM

Uttarkashi cloudburst: 190 people rescued from Dharali, says Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that around 190 people have been rescued from Dharali after a devastating cloudburst triggered massive flash floods and landslides in the region. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister assured that both the Centre and the state government are fully committed to assisting the victims. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also promised to extend all possible help. “The disaster has completely hit the entire Dharali, and af...

August 6, 2025 4:55 PM

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi safe

As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarakhand following heavy rainfall and a cloudburst in Uttarkashi are safe, state officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, 11 of the stranded tourists are from Nanded district, while the remaining 40 belong to other Maharashtra districts. “The Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is in constant touch with them. The state gov...

August 6, 2025 10:10 AM

Kedarnath Yatra halted, schools closed as torrential rain wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand

A day after twin cloudbursts struck Uttarkashi district, sweeping away an entire village and triggering widespread panic, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall warning along with a red alert for Uttarakhand. According to the IMD forecast, heavy rain is likely at isolated locations across several districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, and Pauri Garhwal. The departme...

August 3, 2025 10:13 AM

Amarnath Yatra suspended a week ahead of schedule due to bad weather, unsafe tracks

The annual Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Sunday, nearly a week before its scheduled conclusion on August 9, which was to coincide with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Authorities attributed the decision to persistent adverse weather conditions and the deteriorating condition of the Yatra tracks. The pilgrimage had already been temporarily halted three days earlier due to heavy rainfall in the region. On Saturday, officials confirmed that the Yatra would not resume from either of the t...

July 28, 2025 12:21 PM

Third Sawan Somwar: Devotees throng Kashi Vishwanath, other Lord Shiva temples across the country

Devotees across the country thronged Lord Shiva temples on Monday to offer prayers and Jalabhishek on the occasion of third Sawan Somwar. From the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, temples saw long queues of devotees paying obeisance to Lord Shiva. At Kashi Vishwanath, the sanctum was adorned with floral decorations. A grand Mangla Aarti was performed in the early hours drawing large crowds. District Magistrate of Varanasi, Satyendra Kum...

July 23, 2025 10:44 AM

Shravan Shivratri: Devotees throng temples to perform jalabhishek, offer prayers to Lord Shiva

A wave of devotion swept across the country on Wednesday as devotees gathered at Shiva temples to mark the auspicious occasion of Shravan Shivratri with jalabhishek and prayers. Pilgrims, who undertook the annual Kanwar Yatra, offered holy Ganga water to Shivling at nearby temples. Shravan Shivratri is considered one of the most sacred days to perform jalabhishek and offer reverence to Lord Shiva. Regarded as the second most important festival dedicated to Lord Shiva after Maha Shivratri, the ...

July 18, 2025 10:18 AM

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu as 7,908 pilgrims leave for Kashmir

The Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu on Friday after being temporarily suspended due to inclement weather on Thursday. A fresh batch of 7,908 pilgrims set out for the Kashmir Valley in two escorted convoys. According to officials, over 2.52 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the annual Amarnath Yatra since it commenced on July 3. "Another batch of 7,908 yatris left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. The first convoy, comprising 92 vehicles and carrying 2,8...

July 15, 2025 9:29 AM

Amarnath Yatra: Over 2.20 lakh devotees have darshan in 12 days

Another batch of 6,388 pilgrims departed from Jammu on Tuesday for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, as the total number of devotees who have had ‘darshan’ at the holy cave shrine crossed 2.20 lakh in just 12 days since the pilgrimage began. “More than 2.20 lakh yatris have so far performed the Amarnath Yatra since it commenced on July 3,” an official said. On Tuesday morning, a fresh group of pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in two escorted convoys bound for the Kashmir...