Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand with Kedarnath and Badrinath visuals highlighting the proposed ban on entry of non-Hindus
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Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Temples Want Ban on Entry of Non-Hindus

The Shri Gangotri Mandir Samiti in Uttarakhand has decided to ban the entry of all non-Hindus into the holy Gangotri shrine to protect its sanctity. The restriction will also apply to Mukhba, the winter seat of Mother Ganga. According to the temple body, only Hindus will be allowed entry into these sacred spaces, as the presence and actions of people from other faiths have, in some instances, hurt the religious sentiments of devotees.
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Ratha Saptami Rituals Explained: Step-by-Step Puja, Snan Vidhi & Spiritual Benefits

Ratha Saptami 2026 is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God. Observed across India on 25 January 2026, the festival marks the symbolic birth anniversary of the Sun God and is celebrated with sacred baths, fasting, prayers, and devotional rituals. Ratha Saptami is also known by several regional names, including Magha Saptami, Magha Jayanti, and Surya Jayanti.
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Panch Kedar Yatra 2026: Route & Weather

The Panch Kedar (पञ्चकेदार) refers to five sacred Shiva temples located in the high Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. These five temples — Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar — together form one of the most spiritually powerful pilgrimage circuits in Hinduism.Deeply connected with the Pandavas of the Mahabharata, the Panch Kedar temples represent Lord Shiva’s divine manifestation in five different forms after the great Kurukshetra war. Spread across remote Himalayan valleys, forests, and alpine meadows, this yatra is not only a religious journey but also one of India’s most demanding spiritual treks.
Hemkund Sahib Complete Travel Guide 2026 Route Weather & Tips
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Hemkund Sahib: Complete Travel Guide 2026

Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib is one of the highest Sikh pilgrimage sites in the world, located at an altitude of 4,572 metres (15,000 feet) in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, this sacred shrine stands beside a glacial lake and is surrounded by seven Himalayan peaks, each marked with a Nishan Sahib on its cliff.