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What Science Knows About the 2013 Floods, And What It Doesn’t About Kedarnath

In June 2013, Uttarakhand witnessed destruction on a scale that reshaped both geography and memory. Days of relentless rain triggered cloudbursts, landslides, and a sudden glacial lake outburst that sent a violent mix of water, rock, ice, and debris racing through the Mandakini valley. Entire settlements vanished. Roads and bridges…

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Why Some Say India Has 4 Shankaracharyas and Others Say 5

“एकं सद् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति।” Truth is one, but it is spoken of in many ways. Ask how many Shankaracharyas India has, and you may hear two confident answers. Some will say four. Others will firmly say five. This difference is not confusion born out of ignorance. It comes from…

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Pet dog joins owner in solo walk explore journey in India; says, “She’s the only dog who has walked 15,000 km”

Pets mean more to an individual than anyone can imagine, and one such story is of an Instagram influencer named Yati. He shared a heartfelt story of how he adopted his dog Butter, and together they’ve been exploring India since 2020. He shared that Butter is the only dog to…

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After Haridwar Ghats, Entry of Non-Hindus May Be Banned at Kedarnath and Badrinath Too

Dehradun: Following a proposal to restrict the entry of non-Hindus at 105 ghats in the Kumbh area of Haridwar, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) is considering a similar move at the shrines under its control. The committee administers the Char Dham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, and 47 other temples…

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5 Jyotirlingas Where Devotees Feel Shiva’s Living Presence

ॐ नमः शिवाय। नमः शिवाय शान्ताय कारणत्रयहेतवे। निवेदयामि चात्मानं त्वं गति: परमेश्वर॥ People usually turn to Shiva not in celebration, but in moments of weight and uncertainty. When life feels overwhelming, when words fail, and silence feels more honest than hope, Shiva becomes that presence which does not judge or…

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7 Vishnu Temples People Visit When Everything Goes Wrong (Even Non-Believers)

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय। There are days when nothing dramatic happens, yet everything feels wrong. You are doing what you are supposed to do, working hard, staying patient, being decent, and still life refuses to move forward. Plans fail quietly. Answers stop coming. People around you say “time will fix…

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7 Sacred Vishnu Temples in North India to Visit for Removing Past Karma

Sometimes life feels unfair without a clear reason. Patterns repeat. Efforts do not give results. Relationships break the same way again and again. Fear appears without memory. In Sanatan thought, these moments are not random. They are often seen as karma speaking, not as punishment, but as unfinished lessons waiting…

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Chamoli Avalanche: Uttarakhand govt issues helpline numbers

The Uttarakhand government on Friday issued helpline numbers for people to get any assistance or information related to the avalanche near the Mana village in Badrinath, which trapped 57 workers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Crowd floods Chardham; 15,314 pilgrims visited so far

The Winter Chardham Yatra has gained momentum with the arrival of more than 15 thousand pilgrims to four shrines Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri so far. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Badrinath Dham portals closing date announced

The portals of the Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand will be closed for the winter season at 9.07 pm on November 17. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand Police clear debris near Gulabkoti, Pagalnala in Joshimath on Badrinath National Highway

The Uttarakhand police have cleared the debris near Gulabkoti in the Joshimath area on the Badrinath National Highway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand bypolls: Congress wins Manglaur seat, retains Badrinath

The Congress on Saturday won both the assembly seats in Uttarakhand where bypolls were held, snatching the Manglaur constituency from the BSP and retaining Badrinath by defeating the BJP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand bypolls: 68.24 per cent polling in Manglaur, 49.80 per cent in Badrinath

A voter turnout of 68.24 per cent was recorded in Manglaur assembly bypoll and 49.80 per cent in Badrinath assembly bypoll in Uttarakhand, according to Election Commission data. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Falling debris near Angthala blocks Badrinath national highway

The disruption affected the busy Bhanerpani-Pipalkoti Naga Panchayata road and Angthala road, leaving many commuters and locals stranded. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Times of India

Char Dham update: Over 650 pilgrims turned away at Badrinath for lack of registration

More than 650 pilgrims were turned back on their journey to Badrinath due to missing the mandatory registration, according to officials. This move comes as part of the authorities' efforts to manage the flow of pilgrims to the Char Dham and prevent the chaos witnessed earlier in the yatra season.

The Times of India

Uttarakhand government imposes ban on mobile phones near Char Dham Temples

In response to the surging number of tourists, the Uttarakhand government has implemented a ban on mobile phone usage within a 200-metre radius of the Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri temples. This measure was decided during a special meeting on the Chardham pilgrimage, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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Dainik Bhaskar journo booked for report on ‘10 deaths enroute Chardham’ in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand police has booked Manmeet Rawat, a journalist with Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar, over his May 15 report on the overwhelming crowd and the “death of 10 devotees in four days” enroute Chardham or the state’s four major pilgrimage sites – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

The Hindu

Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand opens for devotees

The doors of the Badrinath temple in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand opened for devotees on May 12 after remaining closed during the winter season.

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Forces deployed at Char Dham to ensure safety of pilgrims: Uttarakhand DGP

To ensure a safe and secure Char Dham yatra, scheduled to commence on May 10, Uttarakhand police have deployed forces, separately at all four Dhams on the yatra routes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Char Dham Yatra: Online registration begins on Uttarakhand Tourism portal

The pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP’s Anil Baluni is banking on religion and development to win in Garhwal (Pauri), Uttarakhand’s largest constituency

Spread over 1,000 sq. km. and home to important religious sites, including the Badrinath-Kedarnath temples, and Hemkund Sahib gurudwara, Mr. Baluni spoke to The Hindu’s Ishita Mishra about his campaign, in which he is promising “guaranteed development and jobs.

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 10 for devotees

In a recent announcement, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee revealed that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga, Shri Kedarnath Dham, will open for pilgrims on May 10 at 7 am this year. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 10 for devotees

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee announces opening of Kedarnath Dham doors on May 10 for pilgrims.

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath, Badrinath Dham draped in white after heavy snowfall

Kedarnath Dham, one of the country's oldest and most revered pilgrimage sites, witnessed continuous and intense snowfall on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Badrinath Dham receives heavy snowfall

After a sudden shift in the weather pattern in the high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand, Badrinath Dham has been experiencing continuous and heavy snowfall since yesterday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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