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109-Year-Old Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti Included in Oxford Book of World Records
Haridwar, Uttarakhand: The historic Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar has received global recognition by earning a prestigious place in the Oxford Book of World Records. This 109-year-old ritual, deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality, has now achieved international acclaim for its cultural, religious, […]
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Indian Railways Unveils Record 380 Ganpati Special Train Services for 2025 Festivities
With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, Indian Railways has announced 380 Ganpati Special train services for 2025, marking the highest number ever introduced for the festival season. This follows a steady increase from the 305 services offered in 2023 to 358 in 2024. The expansion reflects the Railways’ efforts to […]
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Puri Jagannath Temple to Launch New Queue System from September 15
Puri, Odisha – August 23, 2025: In a major step to improve the spiritual experience of devotees, the Odisha government has announced the launch of a new queue system at the Puri Jagannath Temple starting September 15, 2025. The initiative is designed to ensure smooth darshan, better crowd management, and […]
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Tirtha Yatra formulates a Supervisory Committee – a board of Senior Yatra Directors
August 2025 – Tirtha Yatra formulates a Supervisory Committee, a board of executives to ensure the upkeep and enhancement of the quality standards of the yatras organized by Tirtha Yatra. On the auspicious day of Sri Balarama Purnima, Tirtha Yatra, under the guidance of Sri Agrani […]
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4081 Crore Ropeway Project for Kedarnath; The trek to become easy
New Delhi, March 5, 2025 — In a major boost to pilgrimage infrastructure and tourism in Uttarakhand, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹4,081.28 crore ropeway project linking Sonprayag to Kedarnath under the National Ropeways Development Programme—Parvatmala Pariyojana. Spanning 12.9 kilometres, […]
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Electronic DIP Registration for November 2025 Now Open
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially commenced the Electronic DIP (Lucky Dip) registration for Arjitha Sevas scheduled in November 2025. Devotees can now apply online beginning August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with the registration window closing on August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM. This Electronic DIP mechanism, designed to ensure […]
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Tirtha Yatra Excellence Awards 2025 Announced
Tirtha Yatra proudly announced the Tirtha Yatra Excellence Awards 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Sri Balarama Purnima. These awards are presented annually to recognize and honor the dedication and outstanding service of Tirtha Yatra’s on-field staff, who play a vital role in ensuring a memorable pilgrimage experience […]
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Remembering Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar: The Visionary Queen Who Redefined Malwa’s Glory
August 14, 2025 – Today marks the 230th death anniversary of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, one of India’s most revered and visionary women rulers. Ahilyabai, born on May 31, 1725, in the village of Chondi in what is now Maharashtra, rose from modest origins to become the illustrious […]
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Sri Lanka Govt Formally Recognizes Annual Sabarimala Pilgrimage
Colombo, August 14 – The Sri Lankan Cabinet has formally granted recognition to the longstanding annual pilgrimage undertaken by over 15,000 Sri Lankan devotees to the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine in Kerala, India. This acknowledgment was confirmed in a government statement released today. This longstanding religious journey, observed […]
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Prayagraj to Be Marketed as ‘City of Temple Corridors’ to Boost Religious Tourism
Prayagraj, August 14, 2025 – In a strategic move to elevate religious tourism, authorities are advancing plans to rebrand Prayagraj as the “City of Temple Corridors”, leveraging newly constructed temple walkways and immersive cultural initiatives following the recent Maha Kumbh-2025 and in anticipation of Ardh Kumbh-2031. […]
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