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J-K: Day after stampede, devotees follow 'stricter' guidelines at Mata Vai
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 2 (ANI): A day after 12 people died in a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Saturday, pilgrims thronged the temple for the 'darshan' following "stricter" guidelines of the authorities.
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Vaishno Devi stampede: May add some technical solutions for Yatra to avoid
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 1 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who rushed to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir following a stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, in which 12 people were killed and at least 15 injured said the government is looking to add some technical sol
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Around 160 pilgrims selected by Indian organisers to go to Pak on Jan 1, I
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): Around 160 Indian pilgrims, selected by Indian organisers, will cross over to Pakistan through the Wagah-Attari border on January 1, sources said on Friday and noted that Islamabad had planned to invite a select group of people from India to visit Teri
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Sabarimala's lord Ayyappa temple closes after 41-day long pilgrim season
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Sabarimala (Kerala) [India], December 27 (ANI): Mandala puja was held at the Sabarimala's Lord Ayyappa temple on Sunday, marking the conclusion of the 41-day pilgrim season.
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Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa offers prayer at Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andh
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 24 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa along with his spouse Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is on a pilgrimage to India, on Friday offered prayers in the famous hill shrine of Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala.
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Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa arrives in Andhra Pradesh for pilgrimage in Tirupa
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 23 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, along with his spouse Shiranthi Rajapaksa, arrived at Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams on Thursday for pilgrimage in Tirupati.
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Pakistan authorities hasten to refill Katas Raj Temple pond in bid to cove
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 19 (ANI): Aimed at covering up the deplorable condition of Hindu sacred places in the country, Pakistan authorities have speeded up refilling of the empty pond at the ancient Katas Raj Temple, which is hosting religious ceremonies that attracts international
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RBI lower currency limit for pilgrims visiting Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in K
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday permitted Indians as well as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders going on pilgrimage to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan through the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to carry up to Rs 11,000.
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Pak High Commission issues visas to 112 Indian pilgrims to visit Katas Raj
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): The Pakistan High Commission Tuesday issued visas to 112 Indian Hindu pilgrims for visiting Katas Raj temples in Chakwal city of Pakistan's Punjab province.
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Amarnath Yatra is symbol of compassion, spirituality, service and peace: J
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that Amarnath Yatra is a symbol of compassion, spirituality, service and peace.
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Kerala govt to reopen traditional route to Sabarimala, allows several rela
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 11 (ANI): In view of decline in COVID cases, Kerala government has decided to give more relaxations in restrictions imposed for Sabarimala pilgrimage.
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Heavy rush of pilgrims continue in Kerala's Sabarimala temple
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) [India], December 5 (ANI): Heavy rush of pilgrims continued in Kerala's Sabarimala temple on Saturday as over 42,354 people booked virtually to pay obeisance at the temple.
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