The sacred town of Kedarnath resonated with devotion and celebration this morning as the temple doors opened at 7 AM, officially launching the Char Dham Yatra. Thousands of devotees from across India and abroad gathered to witness the auspicious event. The air was alive with Vedic chants, temple bells, and the soulful sound of conch shells. A stunning shower of flower petals welcomed the pilgrims, creating a divine ambience. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the prayers and rituals. Traditional folk music and dance performances added vibrant colour to the spiritual atmosphere. The entire valley radiated with faith, joy, and reverence. Watch the video for a glimpse of this divine celebration. Watch video.
02 May,2025 10:50 AM IST
The Kedarnath Yatra 2025 is set to begin amid devotion and celebrations. The Kedarnath Temple has been beautifully decorated with 13 quintals of fresh flowers ahead of the idol's arrival on Thursday. The temple doors will open to devotees on Friday at 7 am. Helicopter services have started from Sonprayag to make the journey easier for pilgrims. The temple opening marks the beginning of the Char Dham Yatra – one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India – to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The yatra attracts lakhs of devotees every year. As the yatra season begins, the air is filled with spiritual and divine energy. Watch video foe more.
01 May,2025 06:18 PM IST
Heavy rains have caused the Mandakini river to flood, washing away roads and electric poles in Sonprayag and Gaurikund, which are on the way to the Kedarnath Yatra Route. Since Wednesday evening, at least six people have died in rain-related incidents across Uttarakhand. Many pilgrims and tourists are now stranded on the Sonprayag-Kedarnath road due to the severe weather. Cloudbursts, landslides and other natural disasters have affected Kedarnath Yatra Route. The situation is dire as the flooding has disrupted travel and caused significant damage in the region. Efforts are underway to help those affected and restore normalcy. Watch video for more.
04 August,2024 03:21 PM IST
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Badrinath seat, has expressed grave concern over the alleged 228 kilograms gold scam involving the Kedarnath shrine. He criticized authorities for not initiating an investigation into the Kedarnath gold scam controversy surrounding the gold-plating of the shrine in 2022. Swami Avimukteshwaranand issued a stern warning, urging strict action and threatening legal recourse if necessary. He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in religious affairs, stating his readiness to take the matter to court to ensure justice prevails. The controversy has sparked widespread debate and raised questions about the management and oversight of sacred sites in India.
22 July,2024 11:25 AM IST
Sara Ali Khan's first co-star was Sushant Singh Rajput, in Kedarnath (2018). The actor tragically passed away in June 2020. During Mid-day's latest Sit With Hitlist episode, the actress was asked about her favourite memory of Sushant. Sara had two film releases in December 2018 - Kedarnath and Simmba. The actress was caught in a legal battle owing to overlapping dates while filming both movies. Watch her recall those times in this video.
04 July,2024 04:57 PM IST
Sara Ali Khan spills the beans on her friendship with contemporaries Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday as she graces Sit With Hitlist by Mayank Shekhar for Mid-day. The actress had no idea she was related to late superstar Dilip Kumar. Sara also jokes about being served gold with roti at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding. She goes on to mention how she nearly passed on ‘Atrangi Re’ to Alia Bhatt. Watch the entire episode on Mid-day.com on June 22.
27 June,2024 02:19 PM IST
During a chat for Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan shared that she once asked director Aanand L. Rai if he considered casting Alia Bhatt instead of her in 'Atrangi Re'. Sara revealed, "I called him and said, 'It's a great script. Are you sure you don't want to call Alia?'" She explained that her insecurity stemmed from the disappointment of 'Love Aaj Kal 2'.
27 June,2024 01:20 PM IST
Debut films are usually accompanied by fanfare. But for Sara Ali Khan, it also came with a lawsuit. The then-newcomer was sued by Kedarnath makers for overlapping her dates with Simmba. Join the actor as she recalls how she fought a case against the Kedarnath team in the mornings and shot with them in the evenings in the latest episode of Sit With Hitlist.
21 June,2024 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit with Hitlist by Mayank Shekhar, Sara Ali Khan gets candid about her journey in showbiz, right from her debut with ‘Kedarnath’, rapport with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, and how a lawsuit left her nearly shattered back then. Sara shares how she had a lot of confidence and fire within her during the first film which eventually mellowed down. She also speaks about being born to famous parents - Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan and how it worked in her favour during parent-teacher meetings at school.
20 June,2024 12:03 AM IST
Following continuous snowfall and bad weather the registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath has been suspended till May 3, 2023, the officials said on Tuesday. Earlier on April 25 doors of Kedarnath Dham were opened for pilgrims. The Uttarakhand government stopped accepting registration applications from pilgrims for the Kedarnath Dham Yatra in view of heavy snowfall on the pilgrimage route and a warning by the Met Department. The Kedarnath temple is one of the most revered temples in the country dedicated to Lord Shiva and people from across the country visit the temple during the six months when the temple is open.
02 May,2023 03:53 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
