Category Archives: Pilgrimage

Badrinath Temple closed for Winters

The holly shrine of Badrinath Dham’s door will be closed on November 18 for the winter season. The process to close the door was started on Tuesday and it would be finally closed for the six months due to heavy … Continue reading

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Kedarnath and Yamunotri closed for winters

Portals of Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines were closed for the winter season, on Bhaiya Duj on Saturday. Amid sounds of conch shells and drum beating, chief priests of both the shrines performed special puja and closed the … Continue reading

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Opening of Yamunotri & Gangotri temples marks the commencement of Char Dham Yatra

The opening of portals of Yamunotri & Gangotri temples on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya marks the beginning of Char Dham Yatra 2010. The temples of Kedarnath and Badrinath will be thrown open for the public on May 18 and … Continue reading

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Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2010 begins tomorrow – 14 Jan

13 Jan 2010 Maha Kumbh Haridwar 2010 will being tomorrow, 14 Jan 2009 amid huge religious fanfare and tight security. “Our endeavour is that no devotee visiting Haridwar during the Kumbh should face any difficulty.” – Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ … Continue reading

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Maha Kumbh calendar – Maha Kumbh Haridwar 2010

Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, will begin in Haridwar Jan 14 and go on till April 28. Here are the important bathing dates of the Kumbh Mela: Jan 14: Makar Sankranti Jan 15: Mauni Amavasya-Suryagrahan Snan … Continue reading

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All works connected with Kumbh to be complete by Oct 31

13 Aug 2009 The Uttarakhand government today informed the Planning Commission that all the works connected with the Kumbha Mela in Haridwar would be completed by October 31 this year. During a meeting with Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek … Continue reading

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