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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
In pictures: Tumult in the Himalayas
In this photograph taken on June 18, 2013, the Kedarnath Temple (centre, foreground) is pictured amid flood destruction in the holy Hindu town of Kedarnath, located in Rudraprayag district in the northern Uttarakhand. Most roads on the way to Badrinath and Kedarnath have been washed away due to landslides in Uttarakhand on June 30, 2013. This handout photograph released on July 2, 2016 by the Indian Army shows soldiers searching for survivors of a landslide following torrential rains in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh area. Rescue and relief work is under way after several vehicles, including two buses were swept away by a massive landslide at Kotrupi in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on August 13, 2017. A damaged bridge is seen as a heavy gush of flood water flows into the Ravi in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba on September 25, 2018. Flood water gushes down after a cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on August 12, 2019. Cars are trapped in flood water due to heavy rain after a cloudburst at Mcleodganj near Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh on July 12, 2021. An under-construction bridge on a river along a national highway between Pithoragarh and Champawat at Chalthi in Uttarakhand collapsed on October 19, 2021 following heavy rains. In this January 9, 2022 image, large cracks are seen on the walls and roads leading to Vishnupuram area in Uttarakhand's Joshimath. NDRF and SDRF personnel demolish a hotel that has been marked unsafe in the land subsidence-affected area in Uttarakhand's Joshimath on January 25, 2023. A road is damaged after a landslide at Chamba in Uttarakhand's Tehri district on August 21, 2023. Stranded pilgrims board an IAF helicopter after they were rescued in landslide-hit Kedarnath on August 5, 2024. Relief and rescue operations are under way at Dharali in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi on August 6, 2025. This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows a general view of the town of Dharali almost four months before it was hit by floods.
NDTV
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sara Ali Khan's Love For Dev Bhumi Screams Wanderlust In Her Uttarakhand Diaries
Sara Ali Khan makes sure to not miss a heartbeat before she takes yet another trip to Uttarakhand or what is popularly referred to as Devi Bhumi or the Land of the Gods due to the numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage spots. Dev Bhumi is home to a number of shrines and religious sites that is credited to christening it with its name. Sara Ali Khan has a profound love for the Dev Bhumi as she made her debut with Abhishek Kapoor's Kedarnath that was shot in the holy pilgrimage site of that name. This time around too the 29-year-old actress made sure to not miss a chance to share all her Dev Bhumi love with her fans and followers on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) Sara Ali Khan made sure to share postcards from Devi Bhumi a.k.a. Uttarakhand in a photo dump that featured her posing against the background of the gigantic mountains, pristine skies and the snow-capped terrain. Her post was captioned with her poetry, "Snow me what you're made off Who says women can't be rough and tough Sometimes pahad chado sometimes cross the trough Aur saath rakho ajwain incase you get a cold or cough Ab meri shayari par please don't scoff," along with snow man, muscles, mountains, sick and wink emojis. If you are bitten by the travel bug witnessing Sara Ali Khan's touristy times in Uttarakhand, then here's are the must-visit spots in Uttarakhand that you must not miss on your next visit. Just like Sara has been over the years, you too should visit Kedarnath which is a sacred pilgrimage site and one of the Char Dham yatra locations. What's more, it is also home to its namesake ancient Kedarnath Temple. Mussoorie which is called the 'Queen of Hills' is a charming hill station near Dehradun which has a bunch of attractions like the Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Mall Road, Camel's Back Road and more. Nainital is yet another postcard worthy hill station in Uttarakhand that is home to the iconic Naini Lake where boating is a popular activity. Rishikesh is a spiritual destination and an adventure center which is known for its yoga and wellness retreats, river rafting and the iconic Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula. Auli is a winter wonderland and a ski destination that offers stunning views of the Himalayan peaks. Sara Ali Khan's Dev Bhumi diaries are full of wanderlust and travel magic.
News18
17-05-2025
- News18
This Karnataka Man Walked For 60 Days To Kedarnath And Internet Can't Get Enough
Last Updated: A 70-year-old man trekked 2,200 kilometres from Karnataka to Kedarnath with his friends. A 70-year-old man from Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) district in Karnataka has completed an extraordinary journey, walking hundreds of miles to Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand. The trek took him nearly two months to finish. The elderly devotee revealed in a now-viral video on X (formerly Twitter) that he started his spiritual padyatra from Kalaburagi on March 3 with a group of other pilgrims and reached the Kedarnath Shrine on May 1. Over two months, the group trekked across plains, forests, and mountains, covering an incredible 2,200 miles on foot. As the group arrives at the temple, one of Uttarakhand's revered Char Dham sites, they are seen celebrating. Now, a video of the septuagenarian and his friends at Kedarnath has gone viral, inspiring praise for their tenacity and dedication. The pilgrim in the video claims that when one is blessed by God, such a journey is achievable. In addition, the elderly pilgrim talks about the spiritual fortitude that enabled him to accomplish this. The video was shared on X on May 15, and it has collected over 2 lakh views so far. Many viewers were moved by the clip and commended the pilgrims for their tenacity, devotion, and physical stamina. The passion displayed by the septuagenarian and his friends has inspired social media users, who have praised their voyage. A user wrote, 'Only pure bhakti can lead to that kind of achievement. Har Har Mahadev." 'Bowing down to such unwavering devotion, these elderly devotees walked 60 days from Karnataka to Kedarnath for Baba Kedar's Darshan. A journey of pure faith," numerous people showed their profound respect, as one comment stated. 'Unmatched Devotion," another user remarked on X. One of the most respected pilgrimage locations in India is Kedarnath, which is tucked away in Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalayas. One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a major destination on the Char Dham Yatra, it is home to the historic Kedarnath Temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva. At an elevation of more than 11,700 feet, the temple is encircled by snow-capped peaks and stunning scenery, drawing hundreds of pilgrims and hikers annually.
