A safety warning has been issued for the Tungnath Temple in Rudraprayag, India, due to extensive water damage during monsoon season.

The Tungnath Temple, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand in North India, has experienced increased water leakage, and a weakening foundation, particularly during the recent monsoon seas

Tungnath, the world's highest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, perched majestically at a soaring altitude of 3,680 meters in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, is grappling with grave structural issues.

Pithoragarh: Pilgrims on Thursday had the first-ever view of the sacred Kailash peak, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, from the Old Lipulekh pass inside the Indian territory. The Old Lipulekh pass is situated in the Vyas valley of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand and it carries immense religious significance.

The Old Lipulekh pass is situated in the Vyas valley of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand and it carries immense religious significance.

Pilgrims viewed the sacred Kailash peak from the Old Lipulekh pass inside India for the first time. Five pilgrims trekked 2.5 km and were emotionally overwhelmed at this historic sight. The trip was part of a pilot project by the Uttarakhand tourism department since the pilgrimage through Tibet has been suspended due to COVID-19.