The seventh batch of pilgrims departed for the Amarnath Yatra from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam on Wednesday. Devotees expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and prayed for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
Devotees witnessed Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, on chariot during the special 'Adhara Panna' ritual in Puri. 'Adhara Panna' is a very sacred ritual that involves offering a special drink, known as 'Panna', to Lord Jagannath and his siblings, in uniquel
In a bid to ensure the safety and efficient monitoring of devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards are being distributed to pilgrims. The Ramban District Informatics Centre has set up multiple RFID distribution counters at Yatri Niwas and various l
"We were honoured that the LG, Manoj Sinha, had tasked the Border Roads Organisation with improving the 45 km long stretches of the Amarnath Shrine. The stretches have been widened to 12 feet," Lt General Srinivasan told ANI.
Siddharth Agrawal, a first-time pilgrim, says, "I am here for the first time. We thought the number of devotees would be lower due to the recent incident. But that is not the case. The armed forces are working hard for us. We may not have had the courage to come here had it not been for the
A large number of devotees took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam--the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati river on the auspicious occasion of Devshayani Ekadashi on Sunday morning.
As Tibetans around the world prepare to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju joined the celebrations and wished him a long and healthy life.
While speaking to ANI, CM Dhami said, "The group for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has moved forward from its main stop, Tanakpur. The group of devotees arrived here last night... All arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of the pilgrims, a smooth journey, and no inconveniences.
Police presence has been enhanced, particularly outside the Shri Gundicha Temple, where nearly 10,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety of the massive gathering of devotees.
While speaking to ANI, one of the pilgrims, Rajesh Giri, who has been walking barefoot all his life, said, "... I am barefoot. I have been barefoot for the last 40 years since birth... I am going to Shri Amarnath Ji for the 25th time. I will go on foot. I will pray that our Bharat continues