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'We are so, so lucky': Dubai Indian expats recall close call during Kailash pilgrimage amid Nepal floods

Dubai-based Indian pilgrims returning from Mount Kailash narrowly avoided deadly Nepal border floods. Their planned return route was devastated by landslides and flooding which occurred on August 26. Pilgrims were forced to take an emergency military route after their journey home was disrupted. They learned of the destruction and personal…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Four Indian-origin Americans missing after Nepal-Tibet floods; Sewa International releases USD 100K in relief drive

Four Indian-origin people from Texas are missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet. A couple, Deepak and Madhu Ahuja, went missing while returning from a Mount Kailash pilgrimage. Another Texas couple, Archana Suresh and Raghu Rajan, is also unaccounted for in the affected region. Sewa International USA has…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Floods in Nepal-Tibet disrupt pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain with centuries of evolving tradition

Hundreds of pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash were among those affected by devastating floods that struck the Nepal–Tibet border on Aug. 26, 2026. The floods destroyed the border crossing most commonly used to reach what is arguably the most revered holy mountain in the world, which sits in the Tibet…

The Conversation · Aug 31

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NHS workers and Surrey family with teenagers among missing after Nepal floods

The Nepal Tourist Board has previously said that there are 33 UK citizens among the thousands missing after Wednesday’s devastating flash flood.

Evening Standard · Aug 29

NHS workers and Surrey family among those missing in Nepal floods

The Nepal Tourist Board has said there are 33 UK citizens among the thousands missing

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Group of hikers from Virginia among those still missing in Nepal after deadly floods

Dozens of Americans, including community leaders from Northern Virginia, were traveling to Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash when catastrophic flash floods struck the border region

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Trump Says US Offered 'Anything They Want' to Nepal as About 90 Americans Remain Unaccounted For

As catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal‑China border leave more than 1,400 people missing, US President Donald Trump has told Nepal it can have 'anything they want' in aid while officials track 90 unaccounted‑for Americans

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

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Indian-origin US couple on group pilgrimage to Mount Kailash goes missing after Nepal-Tibet floods

An Indian-origin US couple from Texas has gone missing during a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash after devastating flash floods and mudslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border, with around 90 US citizens unaccounted for, according to US officials.

The Times of India · Aug 28

High stakes in Nepal tragedy: Nationals of over 30 countries missing

A tragic incident in Nepal has left hundreds of people missing, with the death toll now reaching 469. This includes both local residents and tourists on pilgrimage to the revered Mount Kailash. As rescue teams tirelessly work, around 1500 individuals remain unaccounted for. The devastation has primarily affected Nepal and…

The Times of India · Aug 28

Pilgrims seeking peace caught in deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Deadly floods swept through the Nepal-Tibet region, impacting pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash. Entire villages were wiped out by a tsunami-like wall of water and mud. Over 470 people are confirmed dead and more than 1,400 others are missing. Spiritual leaders and families are expressing deep anguish and seeking information.…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

At least 90 Americans reported missing after devastating flooding hit Nepal and Tibet

A large number of the missing individuals were participating in a pilgrimage to Tibet’s Mount Kailash

The Independent UK · Aug 27

‘Worst 24 hours of my life’: Indo-American doctor appeals for help after parents go missing in Nepal floods

An Indo-American doctor has made an urgent appeal for information about her parents after the couple went missing during catastrophic flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border while travelling on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.

The Times of India · Aug 27

What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet

Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet, is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from across the region

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Why Did Shiva Turn Parvati Into a Peacock? The Hidden Story

What if one of the most unusual stories of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was never simply about a curse? According to the traditional story shared in the prompt, Goddess Parvati once became so captivated by a dancing peacock that her attention moved away from Shiva while he was revealing…

MyLifeXP · Aug 20

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Times Life · Aug 20

Mount Meru Is Not a Myth: How Ancient Hindu Cosmology Maps the Architecture of Human Consciousness

The bead you are not allowed to crossPick up a mala. Run your fingers along the 108 beads and you will arrive, eventually, at one that is different, larger, often with a tassel, set apart from the rest. This is the meru bead. Every teacher will tell you the same…

MyLifeXP · Aug 17

Why Is This Shakti Peeth Outside Modern India?

What if one of the most fascinating Shakti Peeth traditions takes you far beyond the borders of modern India? Near the sacred Mansarovar region, close to Mount Kailash, Hindu tradition identifies a Shakti Peeth known as Manas Shakti Peeth. The story connects this sacred place with Goddess Sati and one…

MyLifeXP · Aug 16

What Happens When You Chant the Shiv Tandav Stotram?

The Shiv Tandav Stotram is one of the most powerful devotional hymns associated with Lord Shiva. Traditionally attributed to Ravana, the hymn vividly describes Shiva’s cosmic Tandav, his matted locks carrying the Ganga, the crescent moon on his head, the serpent around his neck, and the blazing fire of his…

MyLifeXP · Aug 7

Why You Should Chant Shiv Tandav Stotram Every Day in Sawan?

As Sawan fills the air with rain and devotion, temples across India echo with a hymn unlike any other, the Shiv Tandav Stotram. This is not a soft or gentle prayer. It is a fast, thundering composition that describes Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of creation and destruction. Composed centuries ago,…

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MyLifeXP · Aug 5

Why Ravana Lost Everything After His Greatest Comeback

Everyone dreams of making a comeback after failure. We promise ourselves that if life gives us one more chance, we will never repeat the same mistakes. But what if the biggest danger comes after your comeback, not before it? The story of Ravana reveals a powerful truth that many people…

MyLifeXP · Jul 20

How Lord Shiva Gifted Ravana His Deadliest Weapon

Whenever the Ramayana is discussed, people often remember Lord Rama's divine bow, Lord Hanuman's unmatched strength, or Lord Indra's Vajra. But very few know about the extraordinary weapon carried by Ravana himself. According to Hindu scriptures and traditional retellings, Ravana possessed a divine sword called Chandrahās, a weapon gifted to…

MyLifeXP · Jul 8

Why Goddess Parvati Never Waited for the Perfect Moment

How many dreams have you postponed because you felt you weren't ready? Maybe you wanted to start a business, write a book, launch a YouTube channel, or simply follow your passion. But instead of taking the first step, you kept waiting for the perfect time, the perfect skills, or the…

Times Life · Jun 19

5 Places Where Lord Shiva Still Meditates, Even Today

There are certain places where silence feels deeper than silence, where mountains, caves, and rivers seem to pause in reverence. Devotees believe these are not just pilgrimage sites, but living energy fields where Lord Shiva still rests in eternal meditation. These places are not to be merely visited, but felt…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Doctor arrested for bludgeoning, stabbing domestic help to death in south Delhi's Mount Kailash

A 45-year-old woman was found dead on a terrace in South Delhi. Police arrested a doctor, Manish Gupta, who allegedly killed her with a bat and knife. The victim, Meena, worked as his domestic help for 15 years. The motive remains unclear, though a personal dispute is suspected. This incident…

The Times of India · Jun 6

10 forbidden mountains of the world: Mount Kailash, Kangchenjunga, Spider Rock and more

Mountains have always drawn people towards them. Some attract climbers seeking technical challenges, others lure pilgrims searching for something less tangible. Across the world, thousands of peaks are open to expeditions, trekking groups and adventure tourists. Yet a small number remain beyond reach, not because they are impossible to climb,…

MyLifeXP · May 4

The Divine Shiva Hymn Composed by Ravana That Shook the Gods

In the vast landscape of Hindu mythology, few compositions carry the same aura of intensity, devotion, and dramatic storytelling as the hymn attributed to Ravana, the legendary king of Lanka, who is remembered both as a powerful scholar and the principal antagonist of the Ramayana. The hymn in question is…

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