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Pilgrim movement on the Kedarnath trek route was suspended after a rain-triggered landslide near Gaurikund blocked the path with rocks and debris. Authorities halted devotees at safe locations, launched restoration work and kept disaster response teams on alert for safety operations

A 116-year-old devotee from Chennai, Navaneethamma, trekked to Tirumala on foot for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Impressed by her devotion, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams arranged special VIP darshan, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister praised her remarkable faith

Six people, including a couple and their young daughter, were killed when a dumper truck collided head-on with a car on NH-11 in Rajasthan's Bikaner district. A two-year-old girl sustained critical injuries. The family was returning from a pilgrimage

Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered in Haridwar on Somvati Amavasya to take a holy dip in the Ganga. Authorities enforced extensive security and crowd-management measures as pilgrims performed rituals, prayers and ancestor offerings amid deep religious fervour and peaceful celebrations 

Actor-turned-politician Vijay cancelled his planned visit to Velankanni Church, disappointing thousands of gathered fans. Sources cited personal reasons, adding he may instead visit the prominent pilgrimage site on Sunday

The Char Dham Yatra began with the opening of Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple on Akshaya Tritiya. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami assured smooth arrangements as new entry rules and restrictions sparked attention

The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28, lasting 57 days, said Manoj Sinha. Registration starts April 15 via banks and online, with pilgrims aged 13–70 allowed to undertake the journey

The Yamunotri Temple Committee announced open entry for all devotees at Yamunotri Dham regardless of religion or caste. The decision comes ahead of the Char Dham Yatra beginning April 19

A minor fire broke out near the aazhi at the Sabarimala temple on Sunday after a suspected short circuit in decorative LED lights. Fire personnel quickly extinguished the blaze, prompting only a brief halt in entry. No injuries or damage were reported

The Travancore Devaswom Board has decided to replace the existing annadanam menu of pulao and sambar at Sabarimala with a traditional Kerala sadya, including payasam, for pilgrims. The change is expected to take effect by Wednesday or Thursday

Nearly two lakh pilgrims reached Sabarimala within 48 hours, overwhelming crowd-control measures and causing long delays, water shortages, and safety concerns. Authorities imposed restrictions while opposition leaders accused the state government and TDB of failing to ensure basic facilities

A Vaishno Devi pilgrimage turned tragic for two families from Uttar Pradesh after a landslide and lightning strike claimed five lives. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 4 lakh aid for the families and ordered quick repatriation of the bodies

Sharing his spiritual experiences with Telangana Today, Sriram said that in order to give a message to the youth that religious tours can also give the right direction to one’s life, he had taken up the tour of 12 jyotirlingas.

The historic visit marks a major milestone for the temple, one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in the country.

What is TeerthaYatra? Srimad Bhagavatam, which is considered the natural commentary of Vedanta by Vyasadeva, declares about the Holy Places.

Cops say roads leading to the cave shrine have been upgraded and some stretches have been widened

It’s believed that Prophet Muhammad delivered his final speech, known as Farewell Sermon, at the sacred mount in Saudi Arabia 1,435 years ago  

"My visit to Vaishno Devi was a truly transformative experience. Despite hearing about the challenges and uncertainties associated with reaching the shrine, I was blessed with a remarkably smooth journey.

Amaravati: At least seven persons were killed and 11 others injured in a ghastly road accident at Rentachintala in Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh after midnight on Sunday. An overloaded mini-van rammed into a stationary lorry near an electricity sub-station in Rentachintala, killing six people on the spot. Another woman succumbed while undergoing treatment in […]

Tucked away in the forests of Tripura, Unakoti is a pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is believed to be seven to nine centuries old.