The pilgrimage train is part of an initiative of the state tourism department under the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana to help elderly people carry out their spiritual journey in places of religious importance.
Secretary, Devaswom Board MG Rajamanickaam said, "For this Sabarimala season, the government of Kerala, along with Travancore Devaswom Board have made all the arrangements for the facilitation of all the pilgrims who are coming from outside. The virtual queue website is there, through which
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given respect to Baba Saheb in the true sense and highlighted PM's dedication to transforming key locations linked to Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar into revered pilgrimage sites.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the efforts of the double-engine government related to the development of tourism and pilgrimage in Uttarakhand are now bearing fruit.
"27 citizens of Meghalaya who traveled for the Holy Pilgrimage to Jerusalem are stuck in Bethlehem due to the tension between Israel and Palestine. I am in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure their safe passage back home," CM Sangma posted on X.
Parshuram Kund pilgrim centre in Arunachal Pradesh is being renovated by the Ministry of Culture and a tall statue of Lord Parshuram will be installed there in an attempt to develop it as a major Hindu pilgrimage centre.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 15: In a bid to expand the hospitality industry and also to be a part of fastest growing Uttar Pradesh's economy, Sarvesh Goel, the Chairman of Mansingh Goel Group and promoter of The Centrum, is in talks with several big hoteliers to open his flags
A meeting of the permanent security committee of Ram Janmabhoomi to coordinate all the security wings deployed at the pilgrimage site was convened on Thursday.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said "Today, 780 senior citizens of Delhi are leaving for Rameswaram. This is like a bonanza for them as they are getting this chance because of the honest government in Delhi. This honest government saves money to organise pilgrimage tours for senior citizens. Best
During the brief pilgrimage, people are dressed as cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes, commemorating those who died within one year. The bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession including the cows.