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August 3, 2026 11:51 AM

Exploring the Spiritual Legacy of India’s 12 Jyotirlingas

The 12 Jyotirlingas are among the most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and hold immense spiritual significance. These sacred sites represent manifestations of Lord Shiva in the form of self-emerged (Swayambhu) Jyotirlingas, symbolising his infinite divine light and cosmic presence. Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of the Trinity alongside Brahma and Vishnu, is worshipped in several forms, including Nataraja, Bholenath and Ardhanarishwar. His symbolic attributes—the Trishul, Da...

July 10, 2026 4:43 PM

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Darshan tally tops 1.60 lakh; ninth batch of 8,796 pilgrims heads to Kashmir

Over 1.60 lakh devotees had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) as another batch of 8,796 pilgrims left the Valley from Jammu on Friday. Officials said that since this year’s Yatra started on July 3, more than 1.60 lakh Yatris had darshan while the ninth batch left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley this morning. Of these 3,350 yatris left Jammu in one escorted convoy for Baltal base camp at 2.42 a.m., while the second escorted ...

July 10, 2026 3:58 PM

Ninth batch of Amarnath pilgrims leaves Jammu under tight security; devotees praise arrangements

The ninth batch of pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security arrangements. Devotees chanted religious slogans and hymns as they began their spiritual journey, reflecting enthusiasm, faith, and devotion. Several pilgrims appreciated the elaborate arrangements made by the administration for the yatra. One devotee said, "I came to Jammu yesterday evening, and after that I stayed at a hotel here. Then, in the mornin...

June 29, 2026 12:44 PM

‘Pratham Puja’ held inside Amarnath cave shrine, marks ceremonial start of SANJY-2026

The traditional ‘Pratham Puja’ marking the ceremonial start of the annual Shri Amarnath ji Yatra was held inside the holy cave shrine on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha joined the religious event. L-G Sinha said on X, “Har Har Mahadev! Truly blessed to perform the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage." “Prayed to Baba Barfani for peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all," he said. He said ...

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...