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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Ghaziabad's Kailash Mansarovar house set to welcome first batch of pilgrims
Ghaziabad : For the first time since its construction in 2020, the Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan in Indirapuram's Shakti Khand-4 will be officially used this year as the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume after a five-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The first batch of pilgrims are set to arrive by June 11. Mukesh Meshram, principal secretary for Tourism, Culture and Charitable Affairs, visited the Bhawan on Wednesday to assess preparations and directed officials to ensure all facilities are fully operational before their arrival. "Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims should not face any problem in any form. All necessary arrangements must be in place, including transportation, food, rest, and cleanliness," Meshram said during the inspection. The Yatra is scheduled from June 11 to Aug 26, and the facility will now receive groups of 50 pilgrims at a time. This year, 5 batches of 50 Yatris, and 10 batches of 50 Yatris, are scheduled to travel. District tourism officer Suresh Rawat told TOI "Pilgrims will stay for four days at the premises to complete formalities. After completing the pilgrimage, they will again come back to the Bhawan from where they will depart for their homes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Oulad Teima: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo The Bhawan was solely made for the facilitation of the Mansarovar pilgrims and it will now, for the first time, serve its official purpose." "We have instructed officials to start making arrangements to ensure that lights, air-conditioners, and all other electrical fittings are fully functional. Food and first-aid arrangements are also being made to ensure their stay is comfortable and safe," said DM Deepak Meena. Mesharam instructed officials to ensure that the rooms, toilets, and electronic appliances like ACs, fans, and lights are properly maintained. He also emphasised uninterrupted water and electricity supply, as well as timely completion of any pending works by the State Construction Corporation. "Special attention should be paid to cleanliness and beautification of the premises," he added. The four-storey facility was developed over 9,000 sqm at a cost of around Rs 57.9 crore, and can accommodate up to 272 people. It also includes parking for 188 vehicles.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims to visit Adi Kailash
1 2 Pithoragarh: Pilgrims undertaking the revered Kailash Mansarovar yatra this year are set to visit the sacred Adi Kailash peak in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district. The yatra – resuming after a five-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic – will take the journey through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand from June 30. Located at an altitude of 5,945 m, Adi Kailash is a prominent religious site of the indigenous Rung community, who dwell in the upper reaches of the Himalayan region. "The community believes that Adi Kailash was the original abode of Lord Shiva, where he meditated before shifting to Mount Kailash due to human interference," said Krishna Garbyal, a Rung activist. "The Rung people performed their religious rituals at Kailash Mansarovar but after the 1962 India-China war, the traditional route was blocked so they began performing their rituals at Adi Kailash instead," he added. The site gained popularity after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited it in 2022. Last year more than 30,000 tourists travelled to the mountain. Pithoragarh district magistrate Vijay Kumar Goswami said, "On their return from China, pilgrims will visit the Adi Kailash. Instruction and budget has been allotted to the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) to increase basic preparations for boarding and lodging. Repair and construction work is in progress at Jolingkong." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo This year, 250 pilgrims divided into five batches of 50 members each will embark on the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. Pilgrims will undertake the journey primarily by vehicle and will be required to trek a 7-km stretch from Nabhidhang to Lipulekh Pass. The pilgrimage will commence from Tanakpur in the Kumaon region and conclude through Chaukori and Almora, officials said.
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra To Resume In 2025 After Five-Year Hiatus
The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the restoration of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage after a five-year interruption, with journeys scheduled between June and August 2025 through both Uttarakhand's Lipulekh Pass and Sikkim's Nathu La Pass. Prospective pilgrims can now register for the yatra through the official website at Participant selection will employ a computerized system designed to ensure fairness, randomness, and gender balance. The ministry has organized five groups of 50 pilgrims each for the Lipulekh Pass route, while the Nathu La Pass route will accommodate ten groups of 50 pilgrims each. The application and selection process has been fully digitized since 2015. Applicants seeking assistance are encouraged to utilize the website's feedback options rather than sending traditional correspondence. The pilgrimage's revival follows diplomatic discussions between India and China, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations after tensions stemming from the 2020 Galwan clash and COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. The breakthrough came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Kazan in October 2024, resulting in an agreement to disengage from friction points in Eastern Ladakh and resume normal patrolling activities. The last pilgrimage occurred in 2019 before being suspended due to the pandemic and border tensions. Indian officials consistently advocated for its resumption during various diplomatic engagements, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's discussion with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the November 2024 G-20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, followed by talks at the Special Representative meeting in December 2024 and during diplomatic exchanges in January 2025. The 2025 pilgrimage coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and China. During a March 2025 meeting in Beijing, officials agreed to enhance people-to-people connections, including restoring direct Delhi-Beijing flights and fostering media and think tank interactions.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Time of India
Landslide prone areas pose threat to Kailash Mansarovar yatra
Pithoragarh: Landslide-prone stretches along the 150 km-long Tanakpur–Pithoragarh highway (NH-9) pose a major challenge to the Kailash Mansarovar yatra , which is set to resume via Lipulekh Pass from June 30. The route has around 60 vulnerable spots, including critical sections at Amori, Singda, Amruband, Swala, Chalthi, and Delli Bend. Last year, Swala remained blocked for 23 days, forcing traffic to be diverted through Haldwani. These stretches often see frequent closures during the monsoon, raising concerns whether the yatra can be conducted smoothly. Resuming after a five-year halt, the pilgrimage will be undertaken by 250 devotees divided into five groups of 50. For the first time, the yatra will be conducted entirely by road on the Indian side, following the completion of the Tawaghat–Lipulekh road by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in 2022. The journey will begin from Tanakpur and span 22 days, with the first batch crossing into China via Lipulekh Pass on July 10 and the last returning to India on Aug 22. "Out of 60 landslide-prone sites, many have been treated," said Vivek Kumar, assistant engineer, National Highways. "Work on about eight key stretches is still pending due to lack of detailed project report (DPR) approvals, and tenders for treatment have been invited for two locations," he added. Labourers, earth movers, and other equipment have been deployed at various spots to clear the road in case of landslides, he added. "Last year, there were some problems at two or three places during the rainy season. Instructions were given to complete treatment work before the yatra, and a weekly review of the work is being conducted," said Navneet Pande, DM, Champawat.
The Print
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Kailash Mansarovar yatra to resume this June with 15 batches of 50 yatris each, announces MEA
A total of 750 yatris will be allowed to travel to the pilgrimage site through two routes via Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim. 'Kailash Manasarovar Yatra organised by Ministry of External Affairs is set to take place during June to August 2025. This year, 5 batches, each consisting of 50 yatris, and 10 batches, each consisting of 50 yatris, are scheduled to travel through Uttarakhand State crossing over at Lipulekh Pass, and through Sikkim State crossing over at Nathu La Pass, respectively,' said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement issued Saturday. New Delhi: India Saturday announced resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar yatra after a gap of five years, following the recent thaw in ties with China marked by talks that facilitated disengagement at friction points across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) struck last October. ThePrint reported on 17 April that the announcement for the yatra was to happen within the next seven to ten days. The resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar yatra is amongst the early confidence building measures between India and China, following the clashes at Galwan in the summer months of 2020. The yatra was originally halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but remained suspended for the following four years due to tensions between New Delhi and Beijing. Following the disengagement agreement between the two countries first announced on 21 October 2024 by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the resumption of the yatra, had been one of the asks by New Delhi as a part of repairing ties with Beijing. The yatra organised by MEA is significant for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Pilgrims are expected to trek at heights of 19,500 feet, under difficult terrain and inhospitable conditions. Resumption of the yatra was first agreed to during Misri's visit to Beijing in January of this year. In return for resuming the Kailash Mansarovar yatra, China has been pushing for resumption of direct flights between the two countries, which was agreed to 'in principle' during Misri's visit. The two sides are working to come to a technical framework for the resumption of direct flight services. Subsequent to the announcement of disengagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the margins of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan. The early confidence building measures come as China has been facing the brunt of the trade war started by US President Donald J. Trump. It also comes at a time when ties between India and Pakistan have been further impacted by the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Islamabad has relied heavily on Beijing for investment and security over the years. At least 25 Indians and one foreign national were killed by armed terrorists in Pahalgam on 22 April. On Wednesday, India alleged cross-border linkages to the attack and imposed punitive measures on Pakistan, which included holding the Indus Waters Treaty in 'abeyance'. The Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong to India condemned the attack in a statement on the social media platform X. India has briefed the Chinese top diplomat earlier this week on the Pahalgam attack. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: JD Vance's India visit is a trigger for 'Made in China vs Made in India' rivalry, say Chinese
