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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Army jawan swept away while trying to save friend
Dehradun: A 25-year-old Army personnel drowned in the Nandakini river in Chamoli while trying to save his friend who had fallen into the river while taking bath on Wednesday. Sunil Rawat, who was attached with the Army's Garhwal Rifles regiment and was currently posted in Punjab, had come home in Nandanagar in Chamoli district on leave for a religious event. Nandanagar SHO, Narendra Rawat, said, "Around 2pm, Rawat had gone for a bath with three friends from the same area at the confluence of Punera rivulet and Nandakini river. While bathing, one of his friends slipped and went deep into the water. To save him, Rawat jumped into the water. But sadly, he was swept into a whirlpool at the confluence and drowned. His three friends couldn't save him as there were large boulders in the river." He added that "the Army jawan's body was found by rescue teams stuck between boulders, under the water." "The body was sent to a nearby hospital for postmortem," he said. In a separate incident in Chamoli, two men from Haryana, working as labourers in a factory, were killed after their motorcycle was hit by a landslide near Jyotirmath on Wednesday. Sachin Kumar, 30, and Ravi Kumar, 26, both residents of Yamunanagar, were returning after visiting the Badrinath shrine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Meanwhile, in another incident on Thursday, seven people were injured after their car collided head on with a camping van on Rishikesh-Gangotri highway in Tehri Garhwal. Police said the incident took place near Sarot temple. It involved the Haryana-registered van and a UP-registered car with the seven injured occupants. Among the seven, four were from Muzaffarnagar and three from Noida. All of them, heading towards Gangotri, were taken to hospital where three are said to be in serious condition. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Badrinath Dham portals open to devotees: Check registration process & how to reach the shrine
The portals of Badrinath Dham were opened to devotees on Sunday morning amid chants of 'Jai Badri Vishal', devotional music by the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles band, and a shower of flower petals. The temple was adorned with 40 quintals of flowers for the ceremonial opening. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Code of war: India and Pakistan take their battle to the (web)front Forex reserves show a pauperised Pakistan, a prospering India Pakistan conducts training launch of surface-to surface ballistic missile Welcoming pilgrims to the shrine, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj said, 'Today the whole country is happy. Devotees should come in large numbers to offer prayers at the Dham. Devotees experience spiritual bliss here.' The opening of Badrinath marks the final leg of the Char Dham Yatra 2025, which began on April 30 with Gangotri and Yamunotri, followed by Kedarnath on May 2. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Iraq (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House Search Now Undo Registration process for Char Dham Yatra Registration is mandatory since 2014 for all pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra. Upon successful registration, each devotee receives a QR code, which facilitates access to services like pooja bookings, helicopter services, and darshan information. Online registration options include: Live Events Tourist Care Uttarakhand app (available on Android and iOS) WhatsApp: Send 'Yatra' to +91 8394833833 Helpline: Call 0135-1364 or email Offline registration is also available at the following centers: Haridwar Rahi Hotel Rishikesh ISBT and Gurdwara Janki Chatti, Sonprayag, Barkot, Hina (Uttarkashi), Pankhi Joshimath, Gaurikund, and Govind Ghat How to reach Badrinath Badrinath is well connected by road, with regular buses and taxis available from Rishikesh (approx. 300 km) and Haridwar (approx. 320 km). Helicopter services are also offered as part of the pilgrimage route. Traditionally, the Char Dham Yatra is completed in a clockwise direction—starting at Yamunotri, followed by Gangotri, Kedarnath, and concluding at Badrinath. Many pilgrims also opt for a Do Dham Yatra, covering Kedarnath and Badrinath only. The shrines are open only during the summer months (April/May to October/November) due to their high-altitude location and harsh winter conditions.
India.com
04-05-2025
- India.com
Char Dham Yatra 2025: Shri Badrinath Dham Opens To Devotees With Ceremonial Grandeur, Indian Army Band Performs
The divine gates of Shri Badrinath Dham were thrown open for the devotees on Sunday morning at 6:00 AM, creating a spiritual landmark during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra 2025. The holy moment was made more precious with a ritualistic performance by the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles band, eliciting emotional outbursts from spectators and countrywide devotees. #WATCH | Uttarakhand: The portals of Shri Badrinath Dham will be opened for devotees at 6 am today; devotional tunes being played by a band of the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles on this occasion — ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2025 Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj, who was on hand for the ritualistic inauguration, commented, "Today the whole country is happy. Devotees should come in large numbers to offer prayers at the Dham... Devotees experience spiritual bliss here." Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made an early Sunday visit to the holy shrine, mingling with pilgrims and locals. The Chief Minister is also set to seek blessings at the temple. LIVE: श्री बदरीनाथ धाम के कपाट खुलने के अवसर पर दर्शन-पूजन #CharDhamYatra2025 — Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) May 4, 2025 Improved Security Precautions In Place Pre-opening inspections were conducted by the state's top security personnel, including Uttarakhand DGP Deepam Seth and ADG V. Murugeshan, at Badrinath to guarantee the security and free flow of pilgrims. Security has been intensified along the Char Dham Yatra route. As per ANI, about 6,000 police personnel and 17 PAC companies will be deployed across the pilgrimage season. Officials have also put in place a widespread CCTV surveillance network—over 200 cameras on the Yatra route, 90 on the four Dhams, and over 300 at Haridwar. "The police department and other agencies began preparations well in advance. Our deployment is complete, and security protocols are in place to provide a safe and spiritually enriching experience for all," DGP Seth added. The Char Dham Yatra, Hinduism's most sacred pilgrimage, attracts lakhs of pilgrims each year to the four Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
India.com
04-05-2025
- India.com
Divine Dawn At Badrinath: Temple Doors Open With Sacred Rituals And Cultural Splendour
photoDetails english 2895245 Updated:May 04, 2025, 09:26 AM IST Badrinath Temple Adorned With Flowers Ahead Of Opening 1 / 9 Ahead of the opening of the Badrinath Temple doors, it was adorned with several quintals of flowers. Badrinath Temple Evening Before Portals' Opening 2 / 9 The Badrinath Temple door was opened on Sunday, as it is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand. Indian Army At Badrinath Dham 3 / 9 On the auspicious occasion, a band of the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles played devotional tunes at Badrinath Dham. CM Dhami Reaches Badrinath 4 / 9 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Shri Badrinath Dham and interacted with the people present there. He also extended a warm welcome to the devotees. Badrinath Temple Doors Open 5 / 9 With melodious tunes of the Army band and chants of Jai Badri Vishal by the devotees, the portals of the revered Badrinath temple reopened for pilgrims on Sunday. Aerial Shot Of Badrinath Temple 6 / 9 The aerial shot of the Badrinath Temple shows devotees lining up. Pilgrimage season peaks in Uttarakhand for the Char Dham Yatra annually during the summers. Flower Shower At Badrinath Temple 7 / 9 Flower petals were showered on the devotees on the occasion. Cultural Performance As Badrinath Temple Doors Open 8 / 9 With cultural performances and devotional tunes played by the Indian Army, the Badrinath Temple's doors were opened. Credits 9 / 9
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Uttarakhand: Portals of Badrinath Dham open to devotees amid ceremonial grandeur
Badrinath Dham's portals opened ceremoniously to devotees on Sunday, UTTARAKHAND: The portals of the revered Badrinath Dham were ceremoniously opened to devotees on Sunday morning, accompanied by the soulful tunes of the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles band and chants of "Jai Badri Vishal." Flower petals were showered on the gathered pilgrims to mark the auspicious occasion. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj, present at the temple, remarked, 'Today, the entire nation rejoices. Devotees should come in large numbers to seek blessings at the Dham, where they can experience true spiritual bliss.' The temple, beautifully adorned with 40 quintals of flowers, opened its doors as part of the ongoing Char Dham Yatra 2025, which officially began on April 30 with the opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines on Akshaya Tritiya, followed by Kedarnath on May 2. Ahead of the opening, Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth and Additional Director General (ADG) V Murugeshan visited Badrinath to review preparations. The senior officers assessed key arrangements including security, traffic management, crowd control, and communication systems along the Yatra route. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo So far, over 22 lakh pilgrims have registered at the Rishikesh Transit Camp for the pilgrimage. The Char Dham Yatra, one of Hinduism's most significant spiritual journeys, includes Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The pilgrimage draws lakhs of devotees annually during the summer months, as the Himalayan temples open their doors after the winter break. On Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterated that the safety and smooth passage of pilgrims, especially at Kedarnath, remains the state government's top priority.
