Pavagadh: A Hindu girl who started a foot pilgrimage (padyatra) from Valsad in South Gujarat to Pavagadh Hill, which houses the Mahakali Mandir, has alleged that she was harassed by some boys from the minority community just a few kilometres before reaching the temple. Denisha Vasan, whose journey began from Valsad on March 9, had been sharing glimpses of her padyatra daily on her Instagram account. However, two days ago, she shared a shocking incident in which she stated that some boys from a ...Read More

Anand: In an extraordinary phenomenon on Monday, Pavagadh Hill, located over 80 kilometers away, became clearly visible from Anand. The rare sight sparked curiosity across the city, drawing crowds eager to catch a glimpse. A large number of people gathered on the Ganesh Overbridge to view the hill, creating a heavy crowd. The unexpected gathering led to a traffic jam on the overbridge. Upon receiving the information, police teams immediately reached the spot and restored traffic management. Th...Read More

Pavagadh: A tragic accident occurred this afternoon at the famous pilgrimage site in Pavagadh when a cargo ropeway collapsed. The mishap was caused after the rope of the ropeway snapped, leading to the death of six people, as confirmed by Halol MLA Jaydrathsinh Parmar. According to preliminary details, the incident occurred at around 3:30 pm. The deceased include two lift operators, two laborers, and two other individuals. It is learnt that four people have suffered injuries in the incident. ...Read More

Pavagadh: Devotees visiting the revered Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh hill will soon have a significantly easier journey as the state government is set to extend the existing ropeway closer to the temple premises. Currently, pilgrims using the ropeway still have to ascend approximately 449 steps to reach the temple after disembarking. Recognizing the difficulties faced by elderly and differently-abled devotees, the government has been working on this expansion plan. Sources indicate that t...Read More