Nepal's former monarch Gyanendra Shah on Monday began a pilgrimage in Madhesh, performing Pooja at the Janaki Temple ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled in March. Shah was welcomed by a sea of followers at the historic temple complex, at a time when the nation is still transitioning after the Gen-Z protests in September last year. 

Former Nepal Monarch Starts Pilgrimage in Madhesh Ahead of the March Elections |

For the first time in decades, Syrian Druze clerics have crossed the armistice line into the Golan Heights for a historic pilgrimage. The rare visit was met with celebrations as local Druze gathered, waving flags and chanting in joy. This moment marks a significant cultural and religious milestone for the community.

Syrian Druze clerics make historic pilgrimage to Israel after decades

At least 68 Indian nationals die in Hajj pilgrimage amid scorching temperatures: Diplomat

Hajj 2024: Mecca gears up for world's largest Muslim congregation

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- For the first time in over 8 years, Iranian pilgrims will visit Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia.

In a first, Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah route for Iranians since 2015

The breeze blew gently, borrowing the cool from the drizzle and energy from the first rays of the dawn, as chants in the praise of Lord Shiva rent the base camps for Amarnath Yatris who began their journey to the cave shrine nestled at 3,880 metres in the Himalayas.

India: Amarnath Yatra gets 3-layer security, hi-tech surveillance

The Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage to the cave shrine of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva started in Kashmir but was temporarily halted due to bad weather. Post the pandemic, the pilgrimage has seen a record turnout this year. The challenging trek undertaken by thousands each year has strong elements of India-Pakistan politics and security and tourism attached to it. The fact that this is a Hindu pilgrimage in a Muslim-majority region also gives it the aura of a major prestige issue.

Amarnath Yatra - An Iconic Pilgrimage

In Pics | Amarnath Yatra begins, first batch of devotees leave for the Holy Cave

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Thousands of cargo trucks are trapped close to Chile due to foreign floods. More than 2000 trucks are parked on the Chilean side of the border, waiting to cross, due to the structural damage caused by the severe rains and snowstorms along the Argentina border.

Flood and rain fury in Latin America | 2000 Hajj pilgrims hit by heat stress

In Pics | Journey to Mecca

Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taiwan is minting and selling sea goddess non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that act as a priority pass for the pilgrimage.

WION Fineprint: Taiwan temple mints NFTs of local sea goddess

West Bank clashes: Militants fired on Jewish pilgrimage shrine; three Israelis, 64 Palestinians wounded

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah pilgrimage to vaccinated worshipers from abroad: Report

For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during haj

Mecca reopens for limited 'umrah' pilgrimage

The house where Adolf Hitler was born will be turned into a police station, Austria's interior minister said on Tuesday, after years of debate over how best to prevent it becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis.

Austria: Hitler's house will be police station

Sikhs await opening of Kartarpur corridor in Pakistan

As 30,000 Indians visit Iraq annually on pilgrimage, 6,000 Indian employees in Karbala refinery project. So, Should India worry of protests which are going on in Iraq these days? We discuss with Sanjay Kapoor & Kadira Pethiyagoda from New Delhi and London respectively.

Iraq Protests: Should India Worry?

Muslims at hajj gather on Mount Arafat to atone for sins

The military parade has been organised on the streets of Mecca. Saudi military shows its preparedness for the Haj. The measure has been taken to ensure the safety of pilgrims. It displays their training exercises.

Saudi security forces' annual military parade before pilgrimage

Badrinath Highway shut after boulders block road; expected to reopen today

Devotees upbeat as first batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath shrine on Sunday

Thousands of devotees gathered at a temple in India's western Pune city on Monday (June 24) to take part in a pilgrimage in honour of Hindu saints.

Devotees showcase spirit of religious ardour at pilgrimage in western India

India to get its first national war memorial; PM Narendra Modi calls it a 'place of pilgrimage'

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