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Gangotri Temple Committee Considers 'Panchgavya' Ritual, Non-Hindu Entry Restrictions for Char Dham Yatra
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Gangotri Temple Committee Considers 'Panchgavya' Ritual, Entry Curbs for Non-Hindus
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News18
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21-03-2026, 15:00
Gangotri Temple Committee Considers 'Panchgavya' Ritual, Entry Curbs for Non-Hindus
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Gangotri Temple Committee mulls introducing 'Panchgavya' ritual for visitors.
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'Panchgavya' is a mixture of milk, Ganga water, honey, cow urine, and cow dung, aimed at ensuring only "true Hindus" visit.
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Suresh Semwal, secretary, stated Sikhs and Jains are included within the Hindu religious fold for this context.
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An expert panel, including a Supreme Court lawyer, is being formed to examine legal aspects of restricting non-Hindu entry.
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This follows a similar proposal by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee and demands from Ganga Sabha in Haridwar.
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