The doors of the revered Shri Madhmaheshwar Temple, known as the Second Kedar, were ceremoniously opened on Wednesday, marking a significant event in the Char Dham Yatra 2025.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in the hilly districts of Uttarakhand, effective today and tomorrow. In light of this warning, the Uttarakhand Police have issued a safety advisory for pilgrims undertaking the Chardham Yatra
Located at a height of over 10,000 feet in Chamoli district, the Shiva shrine of the Panchkedar group of temples draws lakhs of pilgrims every year from across the country and abroad.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he has asked the Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinagar. Around 1,895 pilgrims are stuck due to recent flight delays. He said ensuring a smooth pilgrimage is a top priority.
Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia's Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch of Haj pilgrims are also set to depart for Mecca from Srinagar on Wednesday following the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Scheduled to begin on July 3, this year's yatra is witnessing heightened coordination between security agencies and civil departments to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage.
A four-member NSG team visited the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri for a routine security review. SP Vinit Agrawal confirmed the visit was part of the NSG's annual calendar. The team assessed existing security measures to ensure preparedness at the high-footfall pilgrimage site.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Pantha Chowk transit camp in Srinagar to review the ongoing arrangements for the pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is providing financial support to templegoers in Taiwan and subsidising trips for them to visit China, as stated by a Taiwanese intelligence official, according to a report by Taipei Times.
A Taiwanese intelligence official revealed that the Chinese Communist Party is funding trips for Taiwanese temple-goers to attend religious and cultural events in China, offering financial incentives to local organisers as part of united front efforts to deepen cross-strait influence.