Two of the four Chardham destinations in Uttarakhand opened for the annual pilgrimage on the scheduled date of 26th April, 2020. The portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri Temples opened on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritya at 12:35 PM and 12:41 PM, respectively. At Gangotri Temple, prayers were offered in Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s name, who made an offering of Rs 1100 at the sacred shrine. At 7:00 AM, the ‘Doli’ of Maa Gangotri left from the Bhairav Temple in Bhairav Ghati to reach Gangotri Dham at 8:30 AM. The idol was then taken inside the temple with all the rituals. The event was ..read more

We all know about Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand. Yes, the same one that is not only the part of the Chhota Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand but also the Bada Dham Yatra in India. Thus, we can assert, this holy Hindu Temple of Vishnu is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India for a religious tour. But apart from this, there’s still a lot of things we don’t know about this religious place in Uttarakhand. This is the reason why we’re bringing to your notice this blog on some interesting facts about Badrinath Temple. The region was once full of Badri (berry) trees and thus, the temple got i ..read more

Kedarnath, one of the eminent pilgrimage destination of Chardham Yatra is making new records in the year 2019. Till 12th June 2019, the number of pilgrims reaching Kedarnath was 5,62,200. Another chapter has been added in the history of Kedarnath Yatra. On 23rd July 2019, the number of passengers reaching Kedarnath has crossed 8 Lac. This is the highest footfall in the history of Kedarnath Yatra and there are still 3 months left for the Yatra season which means the number of pilgrims is expected to reach or cross 10 Lac. This year the doors of Kedarnath Shrine were opened on 9th May and in the ..read more

On the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya, the Char Dham Yatra in Garhwal Himalayas began on Tuesday i.e., 7th May 2019 with the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in Uttarkashi district being opened after ceremonial worship that was done all night in Bhairon Ghati. The Door Opening of Gangotri Shrine The doors of Gangotri Temple were opened at 11:30 A.M. along with the chanting of Vedic hymns and other rituals including Ganga Stotra, Ganga Lahari and Ganga Sahasranama. In addition to this, the devotees participated in the rituals and also bathed in the sacred river near the shrine. On th ..read more