{
  "id": 5763639,
  "title": "Himalayan Mahakumbh 2026 Begins As Nanda Devi Badi Jat Yatra Starts From Chamoli Siddhapeeth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/himalayan-mahakumbh-2026-begins-as-nanda-devi-badi-jat-yatra-starts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/himalayan-mahakumbh-2026-begins-as-nanda-devi-badi-jat-yatra-starts-from-chamoli-siddhapeeth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nanda Devi Badi Jat Yatra, often referred to as the 'Himalayan Mahakumbh', commenced on September 5 from the Chamoli Siddha Peeth in Uttarakhand, marking a significant religious and cultural event for the region. The pilgrimage, a once-in-12-year event, draws devotees from across the Garhwal Himalayas to pay homage to Goddess Nanda Devi, Uttarakhand's patron deity.\n\nThis Yatra, often synonymous with the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, is a 280-kilometre long journey that begins from Nanda Dham Kurur in Chamoli district. The pilgrimage route is a blend of religious rituals, local customs, and traditional music, traversing through picturesque mountain villages and landscapes.\n\nThe journey commences with a procession of Goddess Nanda Devi's palanquin, symbolizing the deity's departure towards Karthik Peeth in the Karol district of Uttarakhand. The Yatra itinerary includes 26 stops, with the first stop being Charbang village, followed by several traditional halts before arriving at Homkund on September 20. The Yatra is not just a religious ceremony but also a celebration of the unique cultural heritage of the region, offering a glimpse into the traditional way of life of the Himalayan communities.",
  "summary": "The much-awaited Nanda Devi Badi Jat Yatra, often described as the ‘Himalayan Mahakumbh’, has begun from the Chamoli Siddha Peeth in Uttarakhand from Saturday, September 5, drawing devotees and pilgrims for one of the region’s most significant religious and cultural journeys. The Nanda Devi Lok Jaat, held annually, and the Badi Jaat, held every 12 years. As this is Badi Jat Yatra and Himalayan…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}