Two pilgrims die on opening day of Chardham Yatra-2026
Two pilgrims participating in the Chardham Yatra died on Sunday, the opening day of the 2026 pilgrimage season, reportedly due to suspected asphyxia.
Two pilgrims participating in the Chardham Yatra died on Sunday, the opening day of the 2026 pilgrimage season, reportedly due to suspected asphyxia.
A two - wheeler and a car were also damaged in the collision, a police spokesman said.
Gangasagar Island continued to witness an overwhelming influx of pilgrims on Thursday, the second day of the holy bath following the main Makar Sankranti Shahi Snan, as the auspicious period extended this year.
The direction follows the massive landslide triggered by incessant rains in which 35 devotees lost their lives at Adhkuwari, Katra, on 26 August 2025, allegedly due to criminal negligence of the officials.
The authorities have identified 20 of those dead. The victims were from across the country, officials said.
Furfura Sharif is a village in Jangipara community development block of Serampore sub-division in Hooghly district. It is a holy place for Muslims.
He also meticulously made an assessment of the arrangements for devotees at the Ram Temple.
Lakhs of pilgrims have arrived to participate in the Joydeb Mela in Kenduli despite the chill.
With lakhs of pilgrims gathering for the Gangasagar Mela, the state transport department and the Eastern Railway’s Sealdah division has made special arrangements to handle the extra rush of passengers.
Pilgrims and tourists are thronging the temple city even before the consecration of the Ram temple at the Ramjanmabhoomi.
