J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

July 2, 2025 11:11 AM

J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday. Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Bum Bum Bhole,” and “Barfani Baba Ne Bulaya Hai,” enthusiastic pilgrims from across the country departed in two escorted convoys from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas on Canal Road. The pilgrims are head...

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi extends best wishes to devotees going on religious yatras, praises spirit of service

June 29, 2025 12:06 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi extends best wishes to devotees going on religious yatras, praises spirit of service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended heartfelt wishes to devotees embarking on various religious yatras across the country through his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'. He also lauded those who, with a selfless spirit of service, contribute to the smooth and safe conduct of these spiritual journeys. "When one embarks on a pilgrimage, the first feeling that arises is 'Let's go, we have been called!' This emotion is the soul of our pilgrimage. These pilgrimages are a means of discipl...

Prayagraj: Over 1.47 million devotees take holy dip at Mahakumbh

February 13, 2025 11:55 AM

Prayagraj: Over 1.47 million devotees take holy dip at Mahakumbh

More than 1.47 million devotees have taken a holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati on Thursday, according to Uttar Pradesh government officials. Among them, 5 lakh are Kalpavasis, while 9.79 lakh are pilgrims participating in the ongoing Mahakumbh, which continues to attract devotees from across the globe for one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. As of February 12, the total number of devotees who have taken a dip in the Triveni wate...

Mahakumbh 2025: over 40 lakh pilgrims benefit from 24/7 pure drinking water supply via 233 water ATMs

February 6, 2025 10:29 AM

Mahakumbh 2025: over 40 lakh pilgrims benefit from 24/7 pure drinking water supply via 233 water ATMs

A total of 233 Water ATMs have been installed across the Mela area, offering uninterrupted 24-hour service. Through these ATMs, pilgrims are receiving pure Reverse Osmosis (RO) water daily. As per official data from a press release issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on Wednesday, more than 40 lakh pilgrims have benefited from this service between January 21 and February 1. To further enhance convenience, the administration has made the water distribution completely free. I...

Vaishno devi shrine welcomes 94.83 lakh devotees in 2024, second-highest footfall in a decade

January 1, 2025 11:23 AM

Vaishno devi shrine welcomes 94.83 lakh devotees in 2024, second-highest footfall in a decade

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant surge in pilgrim footfall in 2024, with 94.83 lakh devotees visiting the sacred site. This marks the second-highest number of visitors recorded in a decade, according to Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). Sharing the milestone, Garg said, "94.83 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in 2024, the second-highest number in a decade." This ...

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for holy shrine under heightened security measures

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for holy shrine under heightened security measures

Another fresh batch of pilgrims left for their journey to the Amarnath shrine under heightened security measures on Monday morning. The enthusiastic pilgrims set out for the holy shrine amid tight security from Panthachowk Srinagar base camp towards Baltal and Pahalgam Yatra base camps. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board organises the Amarnath Yatra, which is divided into two routes: one that goes through Pahalgam and the other that goes through Baltal. Baltal serves as the camping ground for pil...

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims express joy as they embark from Pantha Chowk base camp

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims express joy as they embark from Pantha Chowk base camp

Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims on Tuesday embarked on their journey to the Amarnath from the Pantha Chowk base camp at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims expressed glee over the annual pilgrimage as they were captured standing in a queue at the Pantha Chowk base camp. “We have a group of 34 people. We are very happy. The facilities are great. We salute the government", said Kalpesh Purohit, an Amarnath pilgrim while speaking to ANI. Another pilgrim, Shravan Raj P...

Police caution pilgrims against fraudulent Char Dham registrations

May 17, 2024 5:56 PM

Police caution pilgrims against fraudulent Char Dham registrations

The Uttarkashi Police have warned pilgrims against using fraudulent means to register for the Char Dham Yatra. In a post on X, the police said, "The pilgrimage to Shri Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham is going on smoothly. All the pilgrimage routes are open. However, it has come to our notice that some people have embarked on the pilgrimage after registering for Char Dham through fraudulent means. Action will be taken against such people as per the law. Please plan on travel in accordance with the...