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Kedarnath: Town in Uttarakhand, India
Kedarnath is a town and Nagar Panchayat in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India, known primarily for the Kedarnath Temple. It is approximately 86.5 kilometres from Rudraprayag, the district headquarter. Kedarnath is the most remote of the four Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. It is located in the Himalayas, about 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above sea level near the Chorabari Glacier, which is the source of the Mandakini river. The town is flanked by snow-capped peaks, most prominently the Kedarnath Mountain. The nearest road head is at Gaurikund about 16 km away. The town suffered extensive destruction during June 2013 from the Flash Floods caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand state.

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4 more pilgrims die, Kedarnath toll rises to five


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Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 chopper crashes in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath

While lifting the helicopter in need of repair work, the MI-17 plane started losing its balance and sensing danger its pilot dropped the helicopter into an empty space in the the valley.
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Kedarnath Cloudburst: 200 pilgrims stranded due to flooding, red alert in Uttarakhand

The cloudburst occurred in the Bhim Bali stream along the Kedarnath walking path, causing a landslide that damaged about 30 meters of the path.
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Kedarnath priests opposing construction of temple replica in Delhi put stir on hold after...

The issue was discussed with the CM on Tuesday and a consensus was reached on changing the name of the temple and the trust building it in Delhi's Burari.
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Watch Video: Massive avalanche hits Gandhi Sarovar in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath

Earlier this month, Kedarnath Dham saw an influx of devotees of around 700,000 by June 6th.
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12 pilgrims injured as bus rams into truck in Chandauli

In Jhansi village, a tragic bus accident occurred on Sunday morning, injuring 12 pilgrims from Jharkhand and West Bengal on their way to Kedarnath shrine. Three seriously injured pilgrims were referred..
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Historic start for Char Dham Yatra: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

A significant increase in pilgrim numbers at Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham during the Char Dham Yatra season in Uttarkashi. District Magistrate Dr Meherban Singh Bisht ensures smooth pilgrimage with..
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Secretary of health and travel conducts inspection to ensure smooth experience for Kedarnath pilgrims


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Char Dham Yatra: No VIP darshan till May 31, orders Uttarakhand CM as devotees arrive in record numbers

In a big decision, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed that all VIP darshans to Char Dham Yatra be postponed till May 31. The decision comes as an unprecedented number of pilgrims..
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61% increase in Char Dham pilgrims in 1st 3 days of yatra

Particularly noteworthy is the Kedarnath shrine, which witnessed a 67% increase in footfall since its portals opened on May 10. Last year, 44,892 pilgrims visited the Himalayan shrine in the first..
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Pilgrims’ rush at Char Dham leads to chaos, two lives lost

A large number of pilgrims faced challenges at Char Dham shrines in Dehradun due to overcrowding and traffic jams. Two pilgrims lost their lives, and there were protests and conflicts on the opening..
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Char Dham: 15 lakh online bookings in a fortnight

There were speculations that the Char Dham yatra would see a decrease in tourist numbers after the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. However, officials stated that advance bookings surpassed the 15..
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Focus on feasibility reports to avoid delay in bidding out of ropeway projects: Global players to Government

Government aims to develop 360 km of ropeways under Parvatmala Programme, attracting international players. Feasibility studies, cost estimates, and realistic deadlines are crucial for timely project..
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Rahul & Varun Gandhi in ‘chance meeting’ at Kedarnath

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his cousin Varun Gandhi, a BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, had a brief meeting at Kedarnath temple on Tuesday where both had gone to offer prayers. The meeting between the..
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Rahul Gandhi meets Varun Gandhi at Kedarnath

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Varun Gandhi, who are cousins, had a brief meeting at the Kedarnath temple where they had gone to offer prayers. This rare public meeting has sparked speculation..
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‘Spiritual journey’: Rahul visits Kedarnath ahead of state polls

In an attempt to reinforce his Hindu image and counter the BJP's campaign, Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, has made a sudden visit to the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand. Sources..
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Vote for government that helps PM Modi secure, develop India: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party for opposing the steps taken by the Modi government, particularly regarding the Ram Temple issue. He stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi..
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Landslide hits Kedarnath trek route, 3 killed & 17 missing

At least three people have died and 17 are missing after a massive landslide hit some shops in Gaurikund, the starting point of the Kedarnath trek route and about 16 km from the shrine, in the..
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Uttarakhand flash flood: 4 drown, 15 people go missing on way to Kedarnath

Following a bout of intense rain on Thursday night, a flash flood occurred.
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Uttarakhand: Two youths rescued after hotel washed away by flash flood in Kedarnath

Two youths were rescued as a hotel in a village on the Rishikesh-Kedarnath National Highway got washed away in a flash flood triggered by heavy rains
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A 2-system confluence, similar to the Kedarnath flood, led to torrential rain

Meanwhile, helped by the heavy downpours in the north, the nationwide monsoon deficit was wiped out and cumulative rainfall in the season recorded a surplus of 2% for the first time since June 1. Over..
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Wary of reel hunters, Kedarnath mulls ban on mobile phones


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Mules earned 46% more than choppers during 2023 Kedar yatra

In the limelight recently for being subjected to cruelty by owners, mules have outperformed helicopters in terms of generating revenue during the ongoing Kedarnath yatra, doing a business of Rs 82.4..
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Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra halted due to bad weather in Kedarnath, Badrinath

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami issued instructions in view of rain and snowfall during the Char Dham Yatra and directed officials to be extra vigilant.
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Kedarnath trek mules forced to 'smoke' weed, netizens fume


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Kedarnath priest alleges Rs 125 crore scam, claims 230 kg gold plates replaced with brass

Last year, a Mumbai-based businessman donated 230 kg of gold to the Kedarnath temple after the state government's approval.
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Senior priest of Kedarnath alleges scam in gold plating of temple's walls, BKTC dismisses claims


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10 years on, Kedarnath still picking up the pieces


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3rd avalanche in 2 days blocks trek route to Kedarnath


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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra halted for May 3 amid incessant snowfall, orange alert issued

Kedarnath weather: Earlier, the registration for Kedarnath Dham was postponed due to poor weather and snowfall till May 3.
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DNA Verified: Avalanche hit Uttarakhand amid Char Dham Yatra? Know truth behind viral video

Char Dham Yatra: Amid bad weather, the registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath has been suspended till May 3, 2023.
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Kedarnath Yatra 2023: Alert issued till this date due to bad weather and snowfall, registrations closed

The registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath has been postponed due to poor weather and snowfall in Kedarnath. An alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department.
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Probe into QR code stickers at Badrinath, Kedarnath


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Char Dham Yatra 2023: Kedarnath roads blocked due to heavy snowfall, pilgrims stopped in Srinagar

Heavy rainfall has blocked the Badrinath highway. Chaar Dham Yatris have been stopped at Srinagar.
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Chardham Yatra 2023: Check Badrinath-Kedarnath registration process, know date and time

This year devotees from all over the world can visit Shri Kedarnath Temple on 8th May 2023.
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Trek route to Kedarnath precarious, warn officials

Even as the shrine town and the yatra’s trek route was covered in a blanket of snow due to intermittent snowfall over the past three days, the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment,..
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Weather advisory issued for Kedarnath pilgrims


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Uttarakhand official on Kedarnath inspection beheaded by copter blade

The finance controller of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), Amit Saini, was killed after being hit by a helicopter’s tail rotor blade while he was in the process of boarding..
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Uttarakhand: Official killed after being hit by helicopter blades in Kedarnath

Uttarakhand: The official worked as a finance controller in the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority.
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IRCTC offers special helicopter package to visit Kedarnath Dham, check booking details

IRCTC to offer online booking for Kedarnath helicopter service, starting in April.
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DNA Verified: Dress code, ban on Dakshina, mobile phones at Kedarnath? Know truth here

Here's the truth about the reports of curbs at Kedarnath including prescribed dress code, ban on Dakshina and mobile phones for devotees.
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Security a worry for Kedarnath shrine decked with 230kg of gold

On October 26, a day before the temple closed, gold plating of the sanctum sanctorum was completed with estimates that over 230kg of the precious metal was used. However, security arrangements have not..
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Sacred portals of Kedarnath, Yamunotri closed for winter

Sources in the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee said the doors of the temple were closed for the devotees at 8.30 am after offering prayers amid chanting of vedic hymns. More than 3,000 devotees..
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'Four-lane expressways from Delhi, drone delivery system': PM Modi's vision for Kedarnath, Badrinath

PM Modi offered prayers in Kedarnath and Badrinath temples and talked about the future of Uttarakhand during his address.
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At Kedarnath PM Modi dons 'Chola Dora' to offer prayers, fulfils promise to Chamba women


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Watch: PM Narendra Modi performs puja at Kedarnath, reaches Badrinath

Wearing the white traditional attire of the hill people with a swastika embroidered on it, the prime minister performed the "puja".
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Kedarnath hit by second avalanche in two weeks, experts to hunt for clues


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WATCH: Massive avalanche engulfs mountains surrounding Kedarnath shrine, no loss of life reported

There was no loss of property or life but the authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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Kedarnath sanctum sanctorum temporarily shut for pilgrims

Pilgrims are banned temporarily from entre the sanctum sanctorum of Kedarnath.
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Fire at Kedarnath sanctum sanctorum sparks protests


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