The Ministry of External Affairs, during its special press briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia, expressed gratitude towards Saudi for increasing the registration of Hajj pilgrims.
In a nationwide alert, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Saturday warned the public about a sharp rise in online booking frauds, particularly those preying on religious pilgrims and unsuspecting tourists.
Char Dham Yatra 2025, set to begin on April 30 with Akshaya Tritiya, has seen over 17 lakhs devotees register to take part in the yatra, according to the Uttarakhand government.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Stalin said the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj quota is causing significant distress among thousands of Indian Muslim pilgrims who are eagerly preparing for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage.
"We will be visiting Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib and other religious places in Pakistan. It is a ten-day trip beginning 10th April," a Sikh pilgrim said while speaking to ANI.
Thousands of devotees gathered in Ayodhya on Sunday to celebrate Ram Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Ram. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple witnessed a massive influx of pilgrims from across Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country, transforming the holy city into a hub of devotion a
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday urged the devotees to do online registration before embarking Char Dham Yatra to avoid any kind of inconvenience. The Chief Minister said that more than 11 lakh pilgrims have completed their online registration.
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, on Wednesday directed the officers of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to ensure that there should be 100 percent improvement in the services and facilities provided to the pilgrims and that every programme and decision should aime
Ujjain is also among the 19 religious places where liquor ban has been enforced and shops within the limits of Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) have been shut down permanently. The decision brought happiness and great joy among the pilgrims, local residents, and saints.
The revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has witnessed an overwhelming response from devotees during the auspicious festival of Navratri, with around 1 lakh pilgrims visiting the shrine since the start of Chaitra Navratri, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board officials said.
Uttarkhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday discussed preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, stating that the dates for the opening of the doors of all the Dhams have been finalized, and the state government is working at a swift pace to ensure successful pilgrimage.