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Kedarnath: News

29 Jun 2025
Pushkar Singh Dhami

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand, 8-9 workers missing; Badrinath highway blocked

A cloudburst on Sunday near the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has left eight to nine workers missing.

19 Jun 2025
India

Video: Carrying large sticks, Kedarnath pilgrims thrash each other 

A viral video has surfaced showing a violent clash among tourists on the Kedarnath Yatra route.

18 Jun 2025
Char Dham Yatra

2 pilgrims killed after boulders roll down Kedarnath Yatra route

Two pilgrims were killed after boulders rolled down a hillside during a landslide along the Kedarnath Yatra trek route in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand on Wednesday.

16 Jun 2025
Pushkar Singh Dhami

'You run..crash-proof service': BJP leader to reporter questioning chopper crash   

The Congress party has condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Dushyant Gautam for his "callous and irresponsible" remarks on helicopter crashes.

15 Jun 2025
Maharashtra

Kedarnath chopper crash: Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces SOP for flights

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued strict instructions for helicopter operations in the state following a tragic crash near Kedarnath on Sunday.

7 killed in helicopter crash near Kedarnath temple

Seven people were reportedly killed in a helicopter crash near the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand.

08 May 2025
Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra pilgrim footfall drops 26% in 1st week 

Char Dham Yatra has recorded a steep decline in visitors in its first week of 2025.

02 May 2025
Nepal

Kedarnath temple reopens for devotees 

The gates of the Shri Kedarnath Dham, a popular Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva, reopened for devotees at 7:00am on Friday.

11 Apr 2025
Char Dham Yatra

Char Dham Yatra begins soon: Everything you need to know

The much-awaited Char Dham Yatra, a highly revered pilgrimage tour for Hindu devotees, is scheduled to begin on April 30, 2025.

14 Dec 2024
Paytm

Want to donate to temples using Paytm? Follow these steps

Paytm has a feature called Paytm Devotion, which lets you make digital donations to temples, order prasad, and book temple entry tickets.

31 Aug 2024
Air Force

Kedarnath: Helicopter being airlifted by Air Force chopper crashes 

A helicopter, which was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper during a recovery operation, crashed near the Mandakini River in Kedarnath Dham, Uttarakhand, on Saturday.

03 Aug 2024
Dehradun

23 dead in Uttarakhand, Himachal cloudbursts; 800 pilgrims still stranded

Cloudbursts in the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have claimed the lives of 23 people.

17 Jul 2024
Delhi

'Shankaracharya stoking controversies...,' Kedarnath trust on gold theft claim 

Ajendra Ajay, the Chairman of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, has responded to allegations of theft made by Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath.

16 Jul 2024
Pushkar Singh Dhami

Explained: Row over proposed Kedarnath Temple in Delhi

A controversy has erupted regarding the proposed construction of a Kedarnath temple in Delhi's Burari district after Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed the bhoomi pujan for the site.

24 May 2024
Char Dham Yatra

Video: Helicopter carrying 6 pilgrims makes emergency landing near Kedarnath

A helicopter carrying six pilgrims and a pilot had to make an unexpected landing due to a technical issue near Kedarnath's helipad early Friday morning.

17 May 2024
Char Dham Yatra

New restrictions on Char Dham pilgrims amid rush, 11 deaths

The number of pilgrims participating in the Char Dham Yatra nearly doubled this year, with over 1,55,000 pilgrims journeying to Kedarnath, over 70,000 to Yamunotri, and over 63,000 to Gangotri.

17 Jan 2024
Ram Mandir

Ram Lalla's idol to be taken to Ram Mandir today

The idol of Lord Ram Lalla will be brought inside the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

29 Nov 2023
Narendra Modi

Exemplary bravery: PM Modi lauds Uttarkashi workers for their patience

Minutes after the 41 workers were rescued from the collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel in Uttarakhand on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with them and lauded their bravery and perseverance during their 17-day ordeal.

12 Aug 2023
Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: 5 Kedarnath pilgrims dead after landslide debris hit car

At least five pilgrims, on their way to Kedarnath, have reportedly lost their lives after the vehicle they were traveling in was crushed under debris from a landslide in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.

17 Jul 2023
Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Temple bans photography, videography; violaters to face legal action

Devotees have been prohibited from capturing photographs and recording videos within the premises of Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district.

23 Jun 2023
Uttarakhand

On camera: Miscreants forcefully make horse smoke weed in Uttarakhand

In a disturbing incident, two horse operators allegedly forced the animal to smoke cannabis on the route to Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand.

02 May 2023
Uttarakhand

Police to investigate QR code boards seeking donations outside Kedarnath-Badrinath

The Uttarakhand Police on Monday registered cases against unidentified accused for installing boards with QR codes and seeking donations outside the gates of Kedarnath and Badrinath temples, reported PTI.

25 Apr 2023
Char Dham Yatra

Portals of Kedarnath Dham open to devotees today

The holy doors of Kedarnath Dham which is dedicated to Lord Shiva have been opened for devotees today at 6:30 am with a special puja.

21 Jan 2023
Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput's birth anniversary: Revisiting late actor's best performances

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput would have turned 37 today.

18 Oct 2022
Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: Helicopter crashes near Kedarnath, 7 dead including pilot

A helicopter carrying pilgrims crashed near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday morning, leaving seven people dead, including two pilots, said reports.

26 Jun 2022
Karnataka

Karnataka: Man throws birthday party for dog with 4,000 guests

A man from Karnataka is being praised online for his selfless love for his dog, Krish.

06 Jun 2022
Uttarakhand

Top 5 tourist places in Binsar, Uttarakhand

Located in Uttarakhand, Binsar is a beautiful hill station that is an ideal place to spend a peaceful and relaxing vacation amidst the clear blue skies and the stunning green landscape.

16 May 2022
Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra: Health screening amid pilgrim deaths; details here

Following the death of 39 pilgrims since the Char Dham Yatra commenced on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has started health screening of devotees at specific points on travel routes as well as at the entry and registration sites.

06 May 2022
Himalayas

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Temple opens with daily limit on pilgrims

After a gap of over two years—courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic—the doors (kapat) of the holy temple of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand finally opened for devotees on Friday.

03 May 2022
Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra 2022: COVID-19 testing, opening dates and more

Popularly known as the Land of Gods, Uttarakhand houses several ancient temples and sacred pilgrimages which attract millions of spiritual seekers from across the world.

23 Apr 2022
Uttarakhand

Top 5 places to visit near Chopta, Uttarakhand

Often referred to as the "Mini-Switzerland of India", Chopta in Uttarakhand is a haven for tourists.

04 Apr 2022
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Gangaur Teej 2022: History, rituals, and more

Also known as Gauri Tritiya, Gangaur Teej is celebrated every year with pomp and gaiety in Indian states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

30 Mar 2022
Himalayas

Top tourist destinations in Gauri Kund (and the various legends)

Gauri Kund serves as the base camp for the trek to Kedarnath Temple, in Uttarakhand, and is also a Hindu pilgrimage site.

06 May 2022
Uttarakhand

Kedarnath opens its doors to Shiva bhakts once again: Details

Located in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, the holy town of Kedarnath is a place every Hindu dreams of visiting at least once in his/her lifetime.

05 Nov 2021
Narendra Modi

PM Modi arrives in Kedarnath, inaugurates Adi Shankaracharya statue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in the temple town of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand.

31 Oct 2021
Narendra Modi

Why are Uttarakhand priests protesting against Modi's Kedarnath visit?

Priests in Uttarakhand have threatened to stage a protest if they cannot meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his upcoming visit to Kedarnath.

09 Jun 2021
Sara Ali Khan

Did Sushant-Sara take drugs on 'Kedarnath' sets? Nitish Bharadwaj answers

Following Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the Narcotics Control Bureau started investigating the drug angle in the case.

17 May 2021
Uttarakhand

Portals of Kedarnath open; first puja held on PM's behalf

The portals of Kedarnath opened on Monday after a six-month winter break with the first puja being held by priests on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said.

07 Dec 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput

As 'Kedarnath' turns two, director Abhishek Kapoor remembers Sushant

As Kedarnath clocked two years of release today, its director Abhishek Kapoor shared his memories with the film's star and late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

20 Jun 2020
Bollywood

'Kedarnath' director Abhishek Kapoor said Sushant was "kind of lost"

The director of films like Kai Po Che and Kedarnath, which starred the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has opened up about his tragic demise.

31 May 2020
Instagram

In new video, Sara Ali Khan shares weight loss journey

Sara Ali Khan has always been pretty candid about her incredible weight loss journey.

07 Dec 2019
Bollywood

Sara Ali clocks one year in Bollywood, shares touching post

One of tinsel town's favorite new kids on the block, Sara Ali Khan has completed one year in Bollywood. Yes, on this very day, her debut film Kedarnath had hit the theaters.