The famous Danda Devrana Fair (Danda ki Jatra) was held on July 1st in Devrana village in the Rawani Valley of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Thousands of devotees gathered at the fair. Devotees from 65 villages in the Rawani, Jaunpur, and Jaunsar regions travelled from far and wide to visit Rudreshwar Maharaj (a local form of […]
The world-famous Dayara Bugyal, located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, is currently experiencing landslides and subsidence due to incessant rainfall, which is becoming a growing concern. The Forest Department has also geared up to address this. Deep ravines have formed throughout this 406-hectare Himalayan grassland (Bugyal). This not only threatens the Bugyal’s biodiversity and
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Namak Wali, a renowned organic brand from Uttarakhand, was started by Shashi Bahuguna Raturi. This brand produces traditional pishyu lun (salt) by grinding Himalayan herbs, spices, and natural salt on a grinding stone. This salt is unlike regular salt. it is seasoned with various flavorful mountain ingredients like garlic, ginger, and hemp seeds, and is
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Akshay Kumar‘s film “Welcome to the Jungle” is dominating the box office. Audiences are loving the film, resulting in impressive earnings in just five days. Welcome to the Jungle is the third installment of the Welcome franchise, released in 2007. “Welcome to the Jungle” opened with ₹15.25 crore on its first day, followed by ₹20
Madhyamaheshwar, dedicated to Lord Shiva and known as the second of the Panch Kedars, is a sacred shrine. Located in the lap of the Himalayas in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, the Madhyamaheshwar Temple is dedicated to the worship of Shiva’s “nabhi” (middle part), and its natural beauty and trekking routes attract numerous devotees and
Situated at an altitude of approximately 1,870 meters above sea level in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, Jageshwar Dham is one of India’s most ancient and spiritual pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Shiva. Surrounded by towering Deodar trees, this sacred land lies on the tranquil banks of the Jata Ganga River; upon arrival, one immediately
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Veteran Indian cinema leader, writer, and director R. Madhavan was awarded India’s highest civilian honor, the Padma Shri, by President Draupadi Murmu at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23rd. R. Madhavan has worked in Tamil and Hindi films, as well as several successful web series and pan-India projects. He was awarded
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Harela is a major cultural and agricultural festival in Uttarakhand, considered a symbol of the arrival of monsoon and greenery. This festival is primarily celebrated on Karka Sankranti, the beginning of the Shravan month (Sawan) in July. People plant trees to protect the environment. The word Harela means “arrival of greenery,” which symbolizes the beginning
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Uttarakhand is not only known for its beauty, but also for its traditional cuisine, known throughout the country as Pahadi food. It is not only delicious but also nutritious. Pahadi cuisine is made from locally grown ingredients like millets (mandwa, jhangora) and seasonal vegetables. Today, we’ll discuss some of these traditional dishes, including kafuli, phaanu,
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Renowned Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honour, by President Draupadi Murmu at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, 2026. She was presented with the prestigious award for her four decades of outstanding contribution to Indian music and for recording over 22,000 songs. Meanwhile,
