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

Panchmahal: The Sardar City Waterpark in Pavagadh was sealed by authorities on Thursday after it was found operating without required permissions. The district administration took action when officials, during a routine land inspection, found the park open to visitors despite lacking clearance from the district-level committee. Panchmahal district collector Ashish Kumar confirmed that although the waterpark had applied for permissions and obtained departmental approvals, it had not yet received...Read More

Panchmahal: The ropeway service at the famous Mahakali Temple on Pavagadh Hill, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, will remain shut for 13 days this month. The service will be suspended from February 17, 2025, to March 1, 2025, for annual maintenance by Usha Brecko Company, which manages the ropeway. During this period, pilgrims visiting Mahakali Mataji for darshan will have to travel from Machi to the temple via the steps on Rewapath. Pilgrims, especially the elderly and those traveling with small ...Read More

Vadodara: Pavagadh Parikrama this year will take place on 30th-31st of December. A 45-km long parikrama will be organized again by Pavagadh Parikrama Seva Samiti and the district administration. The parikrama which has been started in the recent years will start from Vagheshwari Mata mandir in Pavagadh and pass through Taplalav Shri Hanumanji mandir, Chhatardivav Shri Shiv Mandir, Kot Kali Shri Kalila Mata mandir and other mandirs on Parikrama route. A night halt will be at Tajpur in Narayan Bap...Read More

Pavagadh: The Mahakali Mandir at Pavagadh Hill will remain closed for devotees from 4 pm on November 8th until 6 am on November 9th. The temple will be closed as priests perform a purification ritual to cleanse the temple following a burglary incident. Recently, a theft involving Mataji's ornaments took place at the Mahakali Temple in Pavagadh. The police arrested the accused, Vidur Chandra Singh Vasava, a resident of Nasarpur in Umarpada taluka, Surat district, on Wednesday. The police also ...Read More

Panchmahal: The Panchmahal district police today apprehended an individual in connection with the burglary at the Mahakali Temple in Pavagadh last month. The accused was arrested, and police recovered six gold necklaces and two gold-plated crowns, valued at ₹78 lakhs, that had been stolen from the temple. The incident occurred early on October 28, around 1:30 a.m., when the intruder reached the temple by scaling the steep Pavagadh mountain and using a pipe to access the premises. He alleged...Read More