Junagadh: A fresh controversy has erupted over the ownership of a peak and an alleged religious encroachment on Girnar mountain in Junagadh. Bhavnath Police have registered a case against two unidentified persons for allegedly hoisting a Jain sect flag on the Oghad peak of Girnar and raising slogans. Saints of the Nath sect have expressed strong anger over the incident, with several Sanatan Dharma leaders describing the act as an affront to their religious tradition. An official complaint was f...Read More

Junagadh: On the occasion of the upcoming holy festival of Mahashivratri, the operator of the ropeway at Girnar has announced special relief for devotees by offering a discount on ticket prices. According to the ropeway management, the ticket fare has been reduced by ₹69, bringing the price down from ₹699 to ₹630. The concessional rate will remain in effect for five days, from February 11 to 15, enabling thousands of pilgrims to access the shrine more easily during the festival period. T...Read More

Gandhinagar: A disturbing video showing several deer consuming plastic waste in Junagadh city, near Girnar hill, has triggered widespread outrage on social media and raised serious concerns about wildlife safety in the region. The clip, which went viral on X, showed spotted deer rummaging through a heap of garbage inside city limits, prompting immediate reactions from citizens, wildlife enthusiasts and public representatives. The video was first posted by social media user Mukesh Khunt, who w...Read More

Junagadh: A video showing a group of five to six youths climbing the steep slopes of Mount Girnar by taking a dangerous shortcut instead of the safe stepped route has gone viral on social media, raising serious safety concerns. In the viral clip, the youths are seen scaling the slippery and uneven hillside near Garwa Gadh, risking their lives in what appears to be a social media stunt. The path, covered with loose stones and leaves, is highly accident-prone. Just days ago, a man had died afte...Read More

Junagadh: A tragic accident occurred at the pilgrimage site of Mount Girnar on Thursday, where a young man lost his life after falling from a great height while trekking. According to the police, the victim, 30-year-old Bhavish Gohil, was attempting to climb a steep shortcut instead of using the main staircase route. During the risky ascent, he slipped near the 3,000th step and tumbled nearly 500 steps down. His body was later found near the 2,500th step. A shopkeeper who spotted the body aler...Read More

Junagadh: The centuries-old Girnar Lili Parikrama will be observed only in a symbolic form this year, after the district administration called off the annual 36-km pilgrimage for devotees due to heavy rainfall that has severely damaged the route. To uphold the tradition and faith associated with the event, saints will perform a symbolic Parikrama at midnight on November 1 near the Parikrama gate. Religious rituals and offerings will be conducted as per custom, followed by a limited symbolic wal...Read More

Junagadh: The Girnar Lili Parikrama, which draws lakhs of devotees every year, has been cancelled due to unseasonal rains. The incessant rainfall has severely damaged the Parikrama route, making it unsafe and inaccessible for devotees. Keeping the safety of pilgrims in mind, the district administration, along with saints and religious leaders, has decided to defer this year’s pilgrimage. However, to preserve the sanctity of the religious tradition, a symbolic Parikrama will be performed by sa...Read More

Junagadh: To manage the expected surge of passengers during the Girnar Parikrama Mela in Junagadh, Western Railway has announced a daily special train service between Veraval and Gandhidham at special fares. The service aims to provide additional travel convenience for devotees and visitors attending the annual pilgrimage. According to Atul Kumar Tripathi, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the Bhavnagar Division, train number 09226 (Veraval–Gandhidham Special) will depart from Veraval...Read More

Junagadh: With the Girnar Lili Parikrama set to begin on November 2, the Junagadh district administration has issued an advisory urging pilgrims to postpone their plans due to the forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall and poor road conditions along the Parikrama route. District Collector Anil Ranavasiya has appealed to devotees not to arrive before October 31, citing safety concerns. The advisory follows unseasonal rains over the past four days, which have left several stretches of the Par...Read More

Junagadh: The local crime branch on Monday arrested two people, including a temple employee, for allegedly desecrating the idol at Shri Guru Gorakshnath Temple on Girnar Hill and throwing it into a nearby forest from a cliff. The arrested accused include Ramesh Bhatt (50), a local photographer and former temple worker, and Dixit (Kishore) Kukreja (42), a salaried temple employee from Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. After the arrest, Bhatt confessed that he and Kukreja were responsible for the act. Du...Read More