Kedarnath priest alleges scam in gold plating of temple walls

A senior priest of the Kedarnath temple has alleged a multi-crore scam in the gold plating of the shrine's inner walls, but the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has dismissed such claims saying......

After land subsidence, new concern in Joshimath

Amid rising concerns over subsidence-hit Joshimath, authorities are worried about where to keep the riches of Badrinath safeguarded at Narsingh temple. IMAGE: Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati performs......

Joshimath Crisis: What Happens To Badrinath Treasure?

During the winter, Badrinath's 45 kg of gold and 35 kg of silver is kept at the Narsingh temple in Joshimath, located about half a kilometre from the houses which have developed cracks because of......

Why is the death toll on Char Dham yatra so high this year?

Resumption of 'Char Dham yatra' after a gap of two Covid-marred years is a welcome development for thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on it, but the death of 78 pilgrims on way to the......