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Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared the entire Amarnath Yatra route a no-fly zone for the upcoming pilgrimage season, following directives from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The prohibition includes all aerial activities such as drones, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), paragliders, kites, balloons, etc. The Amarnath Yatra no-flying zone will continue from July 1st to August 10th, 2025. The drone ban encompasses both the traditional Pahalgam route and the shorter Baltal route extending to the sacred shrine of Amarnath. The official order issued by the Jammu & Kashmir administration stated, “All stakeholders have discussed the prevailing security scenario in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and have proposed additional logistics provisions.”

In a landmark decision, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a substantial subsidy of Rs.1 lakh per pilgrim for state domiciles participating in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. This subsidy can be availed of only once in a lifetime and represents the most generous allowance offered by any Indian state for religious pilgrimage. The sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has officially resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a significant milestone for Shiva devotees across India. The pilgrimage, considered one of the holiest sites for Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, was flagged off by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita in a ceremonial launch. The first batch of 50 pilgrims departed from Mansarovar Bhawan in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, halting a prolonged delay in resumption since the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption has specifically been made possible due to improved India-China diplomatic relations, allowing access to the sacred route once again.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officially flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2025 on Friday, marking an exceptional resumption of the sacred pilgrimage after a five-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, ceremonially flagged off Kailash Yatris at an event held at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi. The minister facilitated the participating pilgrims in this year’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and extended his wishes for a safe and fulfilling journey to Mount Kailash. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Margherita expressed gratitude to the Chinese authorities for their cooperation in resuming the India-China pilgrimage route. “This year, the yatra is resuming after a long gap of five years. It gives me great joy to share that this has become possible through the blessings of Lord Shiva, the devotion of the pilgrims, and the continuous efforts of the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership,” he stated.

The historic city of Gaya in Bihar has been officially renamed as Gayaji, fulfilling decades-long demands from residents who have traditionally referred to the ancient town by this name their entire lives. Gayaji holds profound religious importance for both Hinduism and Buddhism. The city serves as a sacred destination where Hindus perform Pind Daan rituals at the Vishnupad Temple in memory of their ancestors. At the same time, the nearby Bodh Gaya marks the site where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. According to Hindu religious texts, Gayaji is the same location where Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, performed Pind Daan rituals for his father, Dasharatha. This historical connection reinforces the city’s significance as a pilgrimage destination. The town derives its name from the demon Gayasur, who, according to Hindu mythology, requested that the place become a site of moksha (liberation). This makes Gayaji unique as it is believed to be the only place where performing Pind Daan grants moksha to departed souls.

In a significant environmental initiative, the Karnataka government has announced a comprehensive ban on single-use plastic at all Muzrai temples across the state, effective from August 15, 2025. The decision comes as religious institutions face mounting challenges from plastic waste accumulation through prasad sachets, plastic bottles, and packaging materials. Karnataka Minister for Religious Endowment Ramalinga Reddy declared on Sunday that the ban on plastic use measure will apply to all temples under the Muzrai Department’s jurisdiction. The environmental protection initiative specifically targets water bottles, plastic covers for prasads, and plastic packaging for kumkums and other religious offerings.