Junagadh: A group of 100 students and 9 instructors, who had gone trekking near Joganiya Dungar on Mount Girnar, were suddenly attacked by a swarm of bees. In the incident, over 35 students and one instructor were stung and were immediately rushed to Junagadh Civil Hospital where they received immediate treatment and are now safe. The bee attack occurred around 9:30 am as the students were returning towards Pajanaka Bridge after completing their training. The incident was reported to the trekki...Read More

Junagadh: A joyous ride on the Girnar Ropeway turned sour when three tourists damaged a cabin window, causing losses amounting to ₹4.45 lakh. The tourists, after initially promising to cover the expenses and paying a deposit of ₹20,000, later refused to pay the full amount, leading the ropeway manager to file a police complaint. The incident occurred on March 15th when Parth Kantilal Vadodaria, Dishant Mahesh Padaria, and Dhruvin Bipin Pambhar, all from Rajkot, were traveling in cabin numb...Read More

Junagadh: Bhavnath fair in foothills of Girnar here has been lackluster this year due to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj going on simultaneously. Many Sadhus and bhakts have visited Maha Kumbh or are visiting it at present, due to which the focus is on Prayagraj and the fair at Bhavnath has reportedly witnessed only around 6 lakh pilgrims against estimated 14 lakh footfalls last year. A five-day-long Maha Shivratri fair at Bhavnath ends on Maha Shivratri night after a foot march of Digambar sadhus and t...Read More

Junagadh: Amid the ongoing dispute between Mahant Harigiri Maharaj of Bhavnath Mandir and Mahant Maheshgiri Bapu of Bhutnath Mandir in the Girnar area, five sadhus, including Maheshgiri, have been barred from entering Prayagraj and removed from their respective positions. The decision was reportedly made during a meeting of the Juna Akhada Parishad in Prayagraj where Maha Kumbh is underway. Harigiri Maharaj confirmed in a telephonic conversation that a meeting of senior saints from the Jun...Read More

Junagadh: Following the passing of Mahant Tansukh Giri Bapu, the administration of the Girnar-based Ambaji Temple, Guru Dattatreya Shikhar Mandir, and Bhid Bhajan Mandir has been taken over by the government. Mr. K.A. Trivedi, appointed as the administrator, has initiated steps to secure and manage the temples until a new Mahant is appointed. Sealing of Personal Room and Donation Boxes On his visit to the temples, Mr. Trivedi sealed three donation boxes—two from the Ambaji Mandir and one...Read More

Junagadh: Girnar Nature Safari is closed to visitors from 11 to 15 November due to the ongoing Girnar Lili Parikrama, which is set to begin on 12 November. Visitors have already started the parikrama two days before the official opening. Girnar Nature Safari will remain closed to prevent disturbances to the wildlife, including lions and leopards, that live in the area. DeshGujaratRead More

Junagadh: The Girnar Lili Parikrama, an annual five-day pilgrimage starting on Devuthni Ekadashi and concluding on Kartik Purnamashi, will begin on November 12. Traditionally inaugurated with a midnight fire shot into the sky, this year’s Parikrama will be shortened by one day due to the alignment of Kartik Sud Teras and Kartik Sud Chaudas on November 14. The Parikrama will conclude on Dev Diwali, November 15. The Parikrama spans a 36 km route, with Annakshetras (community kitchens) providi...Read More

Junagadh: With the active monsoon over Gujarat, the famous tourist destination and the tallest mountain of Gujarat, Girnar, is attracting visitors. Located in Junagadh district, Gadh Girnari becomes a sight to see as the clouds pass by the mountain, enchanting the tourists. Talking about his experience at Girnar, one tourist, Ghanshyambhai, said, 'We are having a lot of fun here in Girnar. Today's weather is quite cold and rainy. Earlier, we had heard that clouds talk to Girnar, but today...Read More

Junagadh: The ropeway service at Girnar in Junagadh will remain closed for 10 days starting from June 11 to June 20 due to maintenance work. Tourists are advised not to visit the ropeway during this period. Maintenance work on Girnar's ropeway is an annual affair. The decision to suspend service is primarily for safety reasons, especially considering the high wind speeds experienced in the area, which can reach up to 50-54 km per hour. This precautionary measure aims to prevent any mishaps du...Read More

Girnar: Around 50 pilgrims became stranded on Girnar Parvat after the ropeway service was halted on Sunday. However, the Ambaji Temple administration provided food for them, and arrangements were made for overnight accommodation at the nearby wireless police station. Ropeway services are frequently disrupted due to adverse weather conditions such as strong winds and heavy rains. Typically, pilgrims are transported from the top to the bottom, but on Sunday, the service was suspended in the aft...Read More