Religious Tourism News - Latest Updates & Headlines
As first Hisar-Ayodhya flight takes off, locals filled with joy
New Delhi, April 15: The launch of the maiden Hisar to Ayodhya flight on Tuesday sent the locals into a euphoric and jubilant mood. Many of the fliers, who boarded the first flight to the birthplace of Lord Ram, praised the government for establishing direct air connectivity between the two cities.
Gates of Badrinath, Kedarnath temples to open on May 4 and 2
Dehradun, April 15: The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has begun preparations for the upcoming Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Dham Yatra. The doors of Shri Badrinath Dham are opening on May 4 and that of Shri Kedarnath Dham on May 2, a release said.
Pakistan's Punjab celebrates Baisakhi, Sikh pilgrims mark Khalsa's founding
Lahore, April 13: The age-old agrarian festival of Baisakhi, marking the start of the wheat harvest, was celebrated in Pakistan's Punjab on Sunday, though the observation was a bit low-key amid changing patterns of farming, reports said.
Religious-spiritual tourism opens new doors of possibilities for UP
Lucknow, April 11: Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a remarkable transformation where religious tourism is driving both economic growth and employment. From the spiritual vibrance of Kashi, the abode of Lord Shiva, to the divine aura of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, faith-based destinations are now emerging as thriving centers of opportunity, providing livelihoods to lakhs and revitalizing the local economy.
Uttarakhand: Around 13.5 lakh register for Char Dham Yatra
Dehradun, April 8: Around 13.5 lakh devotees have registered for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, with the doors of Badrinath Dham slated to open from May 4, Garhwal Mandal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Tuesday.
300 Indian origin Pakistani citizens visit Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, April 6: A group of 300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin, residing in Pakistan's Sindh, visited the Dwarkadhish Temple, Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat and offered prayers.
Chamoli DM provides update on Chardham Yatra preparations, work ongoing
Rishikesh, April 5: As the Chardham Yatra approaches, Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari on Saturday shared an update on the progress of ongoing preparations, stating that key infrastructure upgrades are actively underway to ensure a safe and convenient pilgrimage experience.
Shiva Circuit for religious tourism in Bihar to be developed soon: Dilip Jaiswal
Patna, April 1: Bihar unit BJP president Dilip Jaiswal has said that a Shiva Circuit will soon be developed in the state, with the state government already giving its consent for the project.
J-K: One lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on occasion of Navratri
Katra, March 31: The revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has witnessed an overwhelming response from devotees during the auspicious festival of Navratri, with around one lakh pilgrims visiting the shrine since the start of Chaitra Navratri, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board officials said.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins Jim Corbett Marriott Resort inauguration virtually
Dehradun, March 22: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated virtually in the program organised following the inauguration of Jim Corbett Marriott Resort in Ramnagar.
Nashik Kumbh 2027: Preparations underway to upgrade city; officials learn from Prayagraj
Nashik, March 19: Nashik is set to witness an upgrade with plans for constructing new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Highways as the city prepares for hosting the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela, officials said on Wednesday.
Ayodhya has not just religious connotations but also cultural ramifications, Honorary Consul General of Albania to India says
New Delhi, March 19: Dikshu Kukreja, the Honorary Consul General of Albania to India and head of the architecture firm CP Kukreja, which is part of the consortium that developed the master plan for Ayodhya, expressed gratitude for being involved in such a significant project.
MP govt working to enhance religious tourism: Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, March 18: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that his government has decided to improve religious tourism in the state and is constantly working in that direction.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami holds review meeting to make Char Dham Yatra safe and smooth
Dehradun, March 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday held a review meeting with stakeholders for the smooth and safe conduct of the Char Dham Yatra.
MP govt to collaborate with Rajasthan & Gujarat for religious 'Shri Krishna Patheya' project
Bhopal, March 6: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday proposed to involve neighbouring states - Rajasthan and Gujarat for its 'Shri Krishna's Patheya' project under which places associated with Lord Krishna would be developed as religious sites.
Visiting Uttarakhand during winters offers true glimpse of divine aura of Devbhoomi: PM Modi
Uttarkashi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed that winters hold special significance for religious journeys in Uttarakhand and said that visiting Uttarakhand during winters offers a true glimpse of divine aura of Devbhoomi.
We began Winter Yatra to support people associated with Char-Dham Yatra: U'khand CM Dhami
Harsil, March 6: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Thursday that the State has launched Winter Yatra to support the livelihoods of those dependent on the Char Dham Yatra, which closes in winter.
Uttarkhand CM Dhami welcomes PM Modi, says visit will give new dimension to cultural and tourism development
Dehradun, February 6: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in the state on Thursday.
PM Modi visits Uttarakhand winter tourism exhibition in Harsil
Harsil, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited an 'Uttarakhand Tourist Winter Tourism' exhibition in Harsil, where he explored the state's breathtaking destinations and cultural heritage.
PM Modi offers prayers at winter adobe of River Ganga in Uttarakhand's Mukhwa
Uttarkashi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his prayers on Thursday at the Mukhimath Temple, revered as the winter abode of River Ganga, located in Mukhwa village of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district.
Hard work paid off, Ganga Maiyya listened to us: Boatman, who was lauded by Uttar Pradesh CM, narrates his family's Mahakumbh success story
Prayagraj, March 5: Inspired by the earnings of boat operators during the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, a boatman's family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj took a bold entrepreneurial step during the recently concluded Mahakumbh Mela 2025 and scripted a "success story".
Committed to strengthening Uttarakhand economy through tourism: PM Modi ahead of visiting Mukhwa Devi temple tomorrow
New Delhi, March 5: Ahead of his visit to the Mukhwa Devi temple in Uttarakhand tomorrow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his government's commitment to developing tourism in the state by promoting tourism.
Hard work paid off, Ganga Maiyya listened to us: Boatman whose family earned Rs 30 crore during Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, March 5: Inspired by the earnings of boat operators during the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, a boatman's family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj took a bold entrepreneurial step during the recently concluded Mahakumbh Mela 2025, generating a staggering profit of Rs 30 crore.
Sambhar Lake has potential similar to Gujarat's Rann of Kutch: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, March 4: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday said that Sambhar Lake, located near Jaipur, has the potential to become a major tourist attraction similar to Gujarat's Rann of Kutch.
Gujarat: PM Modi offers prayers at Somnath Jyotirlinga Mandir
Gir Somnath, March 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Shri Somnath Jyotirlinga Mandir here in Gujarat on Sunday.
45-day Maha Kumbh generates over Rs 3 lakh crore, boosts state's economy
New Delhi, Feb 27: The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj, which concluded on Maha Shivratri, has likely contributed over Rs 3 lakh crore to the state's economy, as Uttar Pradesh progresses towards its target of becoming a $1 trillion economy.
CM Pushkar Dhami wishes peace, prosperity for state on Maha Shivratri
Khatima, February 26: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his wife, on Wednesday, on the occasion of Maha Shivratri offered prayers at Shri Vankhandi Mahadev Shiva Temple in Khatima city.
Foreign devotees visiting Mahakumbh and Varanasi, awed by Mahashivratri celebrations
Prayagraj, February 26: As the last day of the Mahakumbh concludes today, foreign devotees have also arrived to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
Maha Kumbh: Sea of devotees arrive at Triveni Sangam on last 'Snan' of Maha Shivaratri
Prayagraj, February 26: Devotees from across the country arrived in large numbers at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam in the early hours of Wednesday on the last 'Snan' of the Maha Kumbh, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Maha Kumbh: Devotees praise Adani Group, ISKCON for providing food and shelter
Prayagraj, Feb 25: As the Maha Kumbh Mela approaches its grand finale, the steady flow of devotees continues unabated. Despite the major bathing festivals having concluded, the spirit of devotion remains as strong as ever, with pilgrims flocking to the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati for their ritual bath.
Devotees from Nepal express joy after visiting Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Feb 25: A massive surge of devotees continued to flood the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, just a day before Maha Shivratri, as pilgrims arrived in droves to offer prayers.
Every time is a new experience coming here: Union Minister Hardeep Puri visits Golden Temple
Amritsar, February 25: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar to pay obeisance and praised the exceptional arrangements at the sacred site
PM Modi, Amit Shah invited to inaugurate newly redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari temple
Agartala, Feb 24: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate the newly-redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus in southern Tripura's Udaipur, a minister said here on Monday.
154 Hindu pilgrims leave from Amritsar for Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri.
Punjab, February 24: Around 154 Hindu pilgrims leave Amritsar for Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri.
Uttar Pradesh: Found 60 Deva Tirtha, removed encroachment from 44, says Sambhal District Magistrate
Sambhal, February 23: Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensia on Sunday, giving an update on the excavation work being carried out in the district, said that the authorities have found 60 Deva Tirthas and removed encroachments from 44 out of them.
UP Budget: Rs 400 cr allocated for religious tourism; Ayodhya, Mathura, Chitrakoot planned as hotspots
Lucknow, Feb 20: Uttar Pradesh government's Rs 8.08 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 has earmarked Rs 400 crore funds for promoting religious tourism in the state and developing holy cities like Ayodhya, Mathura, Naimisharanya and Chitrakoot as new "hub of pilgrimage."
Ayodhya: Crowd control measures in place as devotees throng to city to offer prayers
Ayodhya, February 19: Police have put in place crowd control measures, including deployment of police as a large number of devotees are continuously thronging to Ayodhya to offer their prayers., authorities said.
Gujarat's GSRTC completes 184 trips to Prayagraj's Mahakumbh
Gandhinagar, February 19: The Gujarat government on January 27 launched Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), an exclusive Volvo service to facilitate the Mahakumbh Yatra for devotees from Gujarat.
Prayagraj, Kashi, Ayodhya showed India's potential: CM Yogi credits PM Modi for restoring country's faith, respect
Lucknow, February 17: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted the transformative progress in Uttar Pradesh, citing Prayagraj, Kashi, and Ayodhya as symbols of India's growing potential and credited Prime Minister Modi's leadership for restoring the country's faith and respect globally.
Mahakumbh Mela sets pace for development of religious tourism in Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Lakhimpur, February 16: The sacred grounds of Bordeurigaon Kundimama (Deosal) in Narayanpur of Assam's Lakhimpur district, resonated with devotion and spirituality as the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal graced the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Bordeurigaon "Kundiku" (Deosal) House and participated in the 400-year Jubilee celebration.