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Adani’s 'Seva Hi Saadhna Hai' Pledge: From MahaKumbh’s 4 Million Meals to Puri’s Rath Yatra [Video]

Adani’s 'Seva Hi Saadhna Hai' Pledge: From MahaKumbh’s 4 Million Meals to Puri’s Rath Yatra

In a land where devotion flows not just through rituals, but through service, the Adani Group has embraced a powerful truth: Seva is not just an act — it is Saadhna. Rooted in this philosophy, the..

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Kedarnath Chopper Crash VISUALISED: How Kedarnath Helicopter Crashed Amid Bad Weather, Killing 7 [Video]

Kedarnath Chopper Crash VISUALISED: How Kedarnath Helicopter Crashed Amid Bad Weather, Killing 7

In a tragic crash near Kedarnath, an Aryan Aviation chopper carrying seven people—including a 23-month-old child and the pilot—plunged into a forest between Gaurikund and Sonprayag. All aboard were..

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BREAKING: Kedarnath Chopper Goes Down With 7 On Board | Uttarakhand STUNNED by Back-to-Back Crashes [Video]

BREAKING: Kedarnath Chopper Goes Down With 7 On Board | Uttarakhand STUNNED by Back-to-Back Crashes

A tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath early Sunday claimed all seven lives on board, including the pilot. The Aryan Aviation chopper had taken off from Kedarnath for Guptkashi but crashed in the..

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Turkistan – a visit to the ancient city that attracts a million pilgrims and tourists every year [Video]

Turkistan – a visit to the ancient city that attracts a million pilgrims and tourists every year

Turkistan – a visit to the ancient city that attracts a million pilgrims and tourists every year Euronews visits Turkistan, the holy city of Asian Muslims and UNESCO’s cultural site with its..

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Pilgrims flock to Andalusia for Rocío Virgin celebration [Video]

Pilgrims flock to Andalusia for Rocío Virgin celebration

Pilgrims flock to Andalusia for Rocío Virgin celebration Thousands of pilgrims gathered in southern Spain on Monday to honour the Virgin of El Rocío, a revered Catholic icon of the Virgin..

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Thousands of pilgrims observe traditional Pentecost at Șumuleu Ciuc in Romania [Video]

Thousands of pilgrims observe traditional Pentecost at Șumuleu Ciuc in Romania

Thousands of pilgrims observe traditional Pentecost at Șumuleu Ciuc in Romania Following the centuries-old tradition, some of the faithful stopped first at the Franciscan cathedral to pray before..

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Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as hajj nears end in Saudi Arabia [Video]

Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as hajj nears end in Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims perform the last major ritual of the hajj -- the 'stoning of the devil' --  as Muslims around the globe celebrate the beginning of the Eid al-Adha holiday. Many of the 1.6 million pilgrims..

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Hundreds gather in El Rocío to honour La Blanca Paloma [Video]

Hundreds gather in El Rocío to honour La Blanca Paloma

Hundreds gather in El Rocío to honour La Blanca Paloma In El Rocío, more than a thousand pilgrims embark on a journey of faith and celebration, honouring La Blanca Paloma with flamenco dresses,..

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More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj [Video]

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to..

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The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons Part 2 [Video]

The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons Part 2

In the far future, on the brink of a galactic war, seven pilgrims are chosen to journey to the remote world of Hyperion. Their destination: the mysterious Time Tombs—ancient, shifting structures..

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Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions [Video]

Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions

Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five..

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The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons Part 1 [Video]

The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons Part 1

the story unfolds as the Hegemony faces a war with the Ousters, a group that has rejected reliance on artificial intelligences. The novel explores the nature of the Shrike, its role in the Time Tombs..

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Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey [Video]

Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey

Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. READ MORE :..

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Hyperion by Dan Simmons Part 1 [Video]

Hyperion by Dan Simmons Part 1

seven pilgrims embark on a journey to the planet Hyperion, seeking answers to life's mysteries and their own personal destinies, all while facing the threat of an impending galactic war and..

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Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca [Video]

Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca

Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of..

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Muslim pilgrims in Mecca perform Tawaf ritual ahead of hajj [Video]

Muslim pilgrims in Mecca perform Tawaf ritual ahead of hajj

Thousands of Muslim pilgrims perform Tawaf, the ritual of circling the Kaaba at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, ahead of this year's hajj pilgrimage. Over a million people are expected to join the pilgrimage,..

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nathula back after 5 years [Video]

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nathula back after 5 years

Gangtok, Sikkim: The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume via Nathula Pass in Sikkim this June, ending a five-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the first batch of pilgrims..

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Pope Leo XIV's Inaugural Mass Draws Huge Crowds in Rome | Vatican, Rome, Italy | AT World News LIVE [Video]

Pope Leo XIV's Inaugural Mass Draws Huge Crowds in Rome | Vatican, Rome, Italy | AT World News LIVE

Massive crowds gather in Rome and St. Peter's Square to witness the historic inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV. The faithful and pilgrims from around the world come together for prayers, unity,..

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Vatican  BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Receives Fisherman's Ring And Pallium In Solemn Vatican Ceremony [Video]

Vatican BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Receives Fisherman's Ring And Pallium In Solemn Vatican Ceremony

Pope Leo XIV was officially vested with the pallium and the Fisherman’s Ring during his inauguration Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the formal start of his papacy. These ancient symbols of..

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New Pontiff’s Rare Direct Comment On Russia-Ukraine SHOCKS World | Zelensky Backs Pontiff’s Vision [Video]

New Pontiff’s Rare Direct Comment On Russia-Ukraine SHOCKS World | Zelensky Backs Pontiff’s Vision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for offering to mediate global peace. In a heartfelt message on X, Zelensky called peace Ukraine’s “most sacred..

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Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death [Video]

Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death

Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major..

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Christian FLOOD Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home Near Chicago |  Pilgrims Flock To Dolton, Illinois [Video]

Christian FLOOD Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home Near Chicago | Pilgrims Flock To Dolton, Illinois

Visitors are pouring into Dolton, Illinois, to witness the humble beginnings of Pope Leo XIV. The vacant childhood home of the beloved pontiff has become a historic pilgrimage site, drawing crowds and..

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`Age-Old Symbol Of Brotherhood,` Says Social Activist From Kashmir As State Gears Up For Amarnath Yatra 2025

It is not only the Jammu and Kashmir administration or the security forces, but also the local Kashmiris who are standing firm to welcome the Amarnath pilgrims.
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Pope expresses closeness to Ukraine, pays tribute to Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church's heritage (CWN)

Pope Leo XIV addressed 5,000 pilgrims from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church on June 28, the day of the Eastern-rite church’s 2025 jubilee event in Rome (video).
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Pope, in Angelus address, reflects on 'ecumenism of blood' of persecuted Christians (Vatican Press Office)

In his Angelus address on June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo spoke about persecuted Christians and the papacy’s service to unity. “Today is the great feast of the Church..
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Char Dham Yatra suspended for 24 hours due to..., pilgrims stranded in Haridwar, check details here

The suspension followed a cloudburst that hit Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, leaving as many as nine workers missing at an under-construction hotel site.
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Char Dham Yatra Suspended For 24 Hours Amid Heavy Rainfall In Uttarakhand

The move has been made to safeguard the lives and property of thousands of pilgrims and residents amid deteriorating weather conditions in the region.
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Cloudburst, heavy rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Char Dham yatra halted, workers missing, landslides hit highways – 10 key updates

A cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has caused significant damage, leaving workers missing and disrupting the Char Dham Yatra. The pilgrimage has been suspended for 24 hours due to heavy rain..
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After Iran-Israel ceasefire, Mumbai pilgrims begin journey to Iraq`s Karbala

‘Our prayers were answered,’ say pilgrims from Mumbai as they left for Karbala in Iraq on Saturday morning to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain
Mid-Day - Published

Orphaned in bus crash that killed pilgrims, 10-year-old asks God, 'what was our fault?'

A ten-year-old boy, Parth Soni, lost his parents in a bus accident near Gholtir in Rudraprayag district. The bus, carrying pilgrims, collided with a truck. Four people died, and others are missing...
IndiaTimes - Published

Rudraprayag Tragedy: Six Rajasthan Pilgrims Missing After Vehicle Plunges Into Alaknanda River

Six pilgrims from Rajasthan are missing after a vehicle carrying Char Dham Yatris plunged into the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, claiming three lives. Rajasthan CM has contacted his..
Zee News - Published

Tight security in place for Amarnath Yatra, pilgrims advised to move in convoys


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Amarnath Yatra On High Alert: Pilgrims Limited To Security Convoys After Pahalgam Attack

Significant changes have been made to the way the Amarnath Yatra is being conducted this year after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. 
Zee News - Published

J-K Police Issues Advisory For Pilgrims Ahead Of Amarnath Yatra 2025 – Check Details

The 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3rd and conclude on August 9th.
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Bhartiya Rail: At the service of all Rath Yatra pilgrims


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Safe Passage Guaranteed: Amarnath Yatra Gets Multi-Layered Security Like Never Before

IGP Kashmir VK Birdi assured pilgrims of an unprecedented multi-layered security framework for the Amarnath Yatra 2025. From base camps to the holy cave, learn about the meticulous planning,..
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'Karbala is an emotion': Hyderabad's Shia pilgrims delay Muharram trip due to Israel-Iran conflict; group eyes Arbaeen in August

Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have forced a group of 30 Shia pilgrims from Hyderabad to postpone their annual pilgrimage to Iraq and Iran. The group, part of a larger contingent from across..
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Char Dham Yatra: Landslides wreak havoc on Yamunotri, Badrinath routes; 3 dead, 1 missing, dozens stranded

Tragedy struck Uttarakhand's Char Dham pilgrimage as landslides triggered by heavy rainfall claimed three lives and left one missing. On the Yamunotri route, falling boulders killed two pilgrims, while..
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"Confluence of faith, development": Uttarakhand CM Dhami as Kedarnath Yatra witnesses 11.4 lakh pilgrims till June 18

Describing the pilgrimage as "a wonderful confluence of development with faith," the Chief Minister said the surge in footfall has not only strengthened Uttarakhand's spiritual landscape but also..
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'Apne watan aagaye hai': Families break down as stranded Indians return from Iran; emotional reunions unfold at Delhi airport

Emotional reunions unfolded at Delhi airport as Indian nationals, including medical students and pilgrims, returned from Iran amidst conflict. Families from across India, like Kashmir and Bengaluru,..
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Iran-Israel conflict: Over 100 from Karnataka’s Alipur stranded in Iran, to return under Operation Sindhu soon; majority are students, clerics, pilgrims

Amidst escalating Iran-Israel tensions, Alipur, a village near Bengaluru with strong ties to Iran, is gripped by anxiety as 105 of its residents are stranded there. Many are students at Tehran..
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Operation Sindhu: 2 more flights with evacuated Indian students from Iran to land tonight; government steps up rescue efforts

Two evacuation flights are bringing stranded Indian nationals home tonight, landing in Delhi from Mashhad and Ashgabat. Scores of Indians, including students and pilgrims, are stuck in Iran and Israel..
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Resumes After 5-Year Hiatus Through Sikkim`s Nathula Pass

 After a gap of five years, the revered Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Sikkim recommenced on Friday with the ceremonial flagging off of the first batch of pilgrims by Sikkim Governor Om Prakash..
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Scores of Indians stranded in Iran, Israel; anxiety stalks kin

Amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, numerous Indian nationals, including students and pilgrims, are stranded, facing uncertain and risky returns. Indian embassies are coordinating..
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Amarnath Yatra routes no-fly zone; no chopper service for pilgrims this year

The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the routes to the Shri Amarnath shrine no-fly zones from July 1 to August 10, prohibiting helicopter services for pilgrims this year. This decision, based..
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Pilgrims fake medical emergencies, hire ambulances as taxis to skip Kedarnath queue; vehicles seized

In Sonprayag, police caught ambulances being misused. Pilgrims were using them to bypass the Kedarnath trek queue. The ambulances were stopped near the Acrow bridge. Drivers claimed ignorance about the..
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Toddler among 7 killed as Kedarnath chopper crashes amid bad weather

A helicopter crash near Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route claimed seven lives, including a toddler and the pilot. The Aryan Aviation's Bell 407 chopper, carrying pilgrims, crashed and caught fire amid..
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Saudi Arabia: No Umrah visa without approved hotel booking, what pilgrims must Know

Saudi Arabia has implemented a new policy, effective June 10, 2025, requiring all Umrah pilgrims to have confirmed hotel bookings via the Nusuk Masar platform before visa issuance. This initiative aims..
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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Batch of pilgrims flagged off, UP ministers extend wishes


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18 Pakistani Pilgrims Die During Hajj 2025: Ministry Of Religious Affairs

The Ministry of Religious Affairs said that 18 Pakistani pilgrims lost their lives during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, ARY News reported.
Zee News - Published

Kedarnath Helicopter Crash: 5 dead as helicopter carrying pilgrims crashes in Uttarakhand

The official said there were five people on board the helicopter. "The helicopter went missing between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund," Dr V Murugeshan said.
DNA - Published

Bound for Mecca, these pilgrims rode from Spain on horses - and on Instagram

Three Spanish Muslim pilgrims embarked on an extraordinary horseback journey from Spain to Mecca for the Hajj, recreating a historical pilgrimage. Facing challenges like minefields in Bosnia and a..
IndiaTimes - Published

As Kailash Mansarovar yatra resumes after 5 years, love, adventure & devotion drive pilgrims

After a five-year hiatus, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumes, drawing pilgrims from across India. The first batch of 50 travellers has arrived at Kailash Mansarovar Bhavan in Ghaziabad, preparing for..
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Ashadi Ekadashi: CR to run 80 special trains for Pandharpur and Miraj

The Central Railway will run special trains to Pandharpur and Miraj for the benefit of pilgrims attending the Ashadi Fair being held at Pandharpur from July 1 to July 10, an official statement said..
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Saudi Arabia resumes Umrah visa issuance from June 10: What pilgrims need to know

Saudi Arabia will resume issuing Umrah visas starting June 10, 2025, welcoming international pilgrims from June 11. This follows a successful Hajj season that hosted over 1.6 million pilgrims. The..
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No restrictions on Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia; temporary visa curbs only for Hajj season: Sources

Reports of a travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia are false, according to sources. Temporary visa restrictions during Hajj are standard practice. UAE leaders congratulated Saudi Arabia for the..
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Security tightened at Amarnath Yatra: Surveillance drones, bomb squads deployed; 50,000 CRPF personnel to secure route

Heightened security measures, including surveillance drones and increased CRPF deployment, will safeguard the Amarnath Yatra following a recent terrorist attack. The 38-day pilgrimage will see..
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VIDEO: Helicopter on way to Kedarnath crashlands on highway within minutes of takeoff, crushes car

A helicopter on its way to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on the highway in Rudraprayag district on Saturday after developing a technical snag during takeoff, officials said. All pilgrims on board..
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Amarnath Yatra to begin on July 3; 3.3L pilgrims registered so far

Over 331,000 devotees have already registered for the Amarnath Yatra, commencing on July 3 and concluding on August 9, 2025. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review preparations,..
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Muslim pilgrims seek forgiveness, shade on Mount Arafat during key Haj ritual

Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims climbed Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for Haj. They prayed under the hot sun, seeking blessings. Salem Naji Ahmed from Yemen travelled overland due to flight costs...
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What Hajj and Eid al-Adha mean to muslims: A journey of faith and sacrifice in Islam

In 2025, millions of Muslims will gather in Mecca for Hajj, beginning June 4th. This pilgrimage, a central pillar of Islam, involves rituals symbolizing faith, unity, and sacrifice. Saudi authorities..
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Hajj 2025: As pilgrims gather in Mecca, a look back at past tragedies

The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca commences amidst a history of tragic incidents, including stampedes, attacks, and fires. Last year, over 1,300 pilgrims died due to extreme heat. This year, with..
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Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun

More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual hajj, with authorities vowing to hold a safer pilgrimage amid searing desert heat and a massive crackdown on..
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'Attacks like Pahalgam keep happening': Devotees gather at Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir

Despite the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, devotees, including displaced Kashmiri Pandits, are gathering at the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple for the annual Mela. Pilgrims express unwavering faith and..
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Char Dham Yatra Breaks Records: Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims Visit Uttarakhand`s Holy Sites In 30 Days

Char Dham Yatra witnessed an unprecedented response, with over 1.6 million devotees visiting Uttarakhand's revered sites, Kedarnath Dham being the most visited with 6.5 lakh pilgrims.  
Zee News - Published

Uttarakhand rains: 1 killed, 5 injured in landslide on Kedarnath National Highway

A devastating landslide on the Kedarnath National Highway in Rudraprayag claimed the life of a 38-year-old driver and left five pilgrims injured. The incident, near Kund close to Guptkashi, involved a..
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Pakistani Pilgrims Face Hardship In Mecca: Broken Suitcases, Inedible Food And Neglect

Pakistani pilgrims undertaking Haj pilgrimage in Mecca faced severe hardship due to official negligence, with reports of broken suitcases, inedible food, and lack of care.  
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Saudi government frees Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian after being arrested for ‘obscene concerts’ remarks

Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, arrested in Mecca for criticizing Saudi Arabia's social reforms, has been released following Iranian officials' efforts. Ghasemian's remarks, denouncing the..
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Indian Haj pilgrims praise Centre for quality facilities, seamless conduct of holy journey


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