religious tourism

Ambala, March 28 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday inaugurated a special train carrying pilgrims from Ambala to Ayodhya, and announced that another special train will be launched for devotees to Sri Hazur Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, in the last week of April...

Sambhal (UP), March 28 The Uttar Pradesh government is undertaking a major initiative to develop Sambhal into a prominent destination for religious tourism, similar to Mathura, Varanasi, and Ayodhya. Around ₹400 crore has been allocated for the development of its religious sites, officials said...

Bhopal, March 28 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the ‘Madhya Pradesh–Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference’ to be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on March 31.The conference, aimed at strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, and skills between the two...

Bhopal, March 27 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Ram Navami, which celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ram.The Chief Minister stated that the life of Lord Ram exemplified self-control, dedication...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has invited suggestions from the public for the establishment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) first-of-its-kind International Goddess Museum in Katra. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Goddess Museum is...

Katra, the base camp for the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, is experiencing a significant increase in the number of devotees as the ongoing Navratri festival draws pilgrims from across the country.Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers, steadily making their way to Katra to...

Chhindwara, March 25 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the Hanuman Lok project, developed by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department, during his visit to the Chhindwara district on the occasion of Ram Navami on March 26.Spanning nearly 30 acres, the corridor is being developed as a...

Lucknow, March 25 Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that tourism has emerged as a key driver of economic growth during the nine years of the Yogi Adityanath government.He highlighted a shift in the state's development model from what he termed a...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, located on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district, is experiencing a large influx of devotees as the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival continues to draw pilgrims from across the country. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

Jaipur, March 24: Emphasizing the importance of faith-based infrastructure, the state government is prioritizing the development of pilgrimage sites across Rajasthan, said Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, adding that adherence to Dharma is essential in every sphere of life, including governance...

Aizawl, March 24 Officials from the Tourism department, led by Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, held talks with representatives of Mizoram's largest Presbyterian Church (Synod) on Tuesday to discuss collaborative strategies for managing the increasing number of tourists visiting the state, an...

Jammu, March 22 – A large number of pilgrims arrived at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine base camp, Katra, in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, and they are now proceeding towards the shrine as the Navratri festival gains momentum.The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB)...

In Jammu and Kashmir, despite rain and cold weather, thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district on the first day of Navratri yesterday, to pay their respects to the deity. The Reasi district saw a large...

In Jammu and Kashmir, despite rain and bitter cold, thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district on the first day of Navratri on Thursday, chanting "Jai Mata Di" as they sought blessings from the deity. An...

President Droupadi Murmu described key milestones associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple as "golden moments" in the country's history, emphasizing that bowing before Lord Ram and paying homage to Mother India are synonymous.She stated that, with the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, India could...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, has assured that all necessary arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Navratri pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.He stated that elaborate preparations have...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering after...

New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government is planning to launch inter-state government bus services to three religious places – Katra (Vaishno Devi), Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan, and Ayodhya, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Monday.The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will soon enhance...

Gandhinagar, March 16 – The Gujarat government has begun extensive preparations for the upcoming Uttarvahini Panchkoshi Narmada Parikrama, which is scheduled to start on March 19 and continue until April 17.This month-long pilgrimage, considered a significant spiritual journey in Indian...