(*30*)Char Dham Yatra 2023: Due to rain and snowfall within the higher reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas up to now few days, the registration of pilgrims for the Kedarnath yatra has been suspended till April 30 in Rishikesh and Haridwar, stated officers on Sunday (April 23). The holy shrine might be opened to the general public on April 25.
Additional Commissioner (Administration) of Garhwal Division and Additional Chief Executive Officer of Chardham yatra Administration Organisation Narendra Singh Kaviriyal whereas talking to information company PTI stated, “In view of the bad weather and heavy snowfall, the registration of pilgrims for the Kedarnath yatra has been suspended till April 30 in Rishikesh and Haridwar.” He additional stated that after reviewing the climate situations within the coming days, the Uttarakhand authorities will take selections accordingly within the curiosity of the devotees.
Advisory for Kedarnath Dham yatra
Due to incessant rain and snowfall within the higher reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas, the mercury within the area has dropped considerably and authorities are going through issues in clearing the snow that retains accumulating on footpaths. The Uttarakhand authorities on Sunday issued the advisory for the pilgrimage and urged the devotees to watch out and begin their yatra in response to the climate situations.
An official spokesperson stated the state authorities has urged the pilgrims to test the climate forecast earlier than beginning the yatra and to hold sufficient heat garments. “It may be noted that intermittent rain and snowfall continue in Kedarnath Dham. All the devotees coming to Kedarnath Dham from the country and abroad have been informed by the government to check the weather forecast before going to Kedarnath Dham and have been asked to carry enough warm clothes,” the federal government officers acknowledged.
The authorities additionally stated that as a result of climate, the pilgrims might need to face all kinds of issues throughout the yatra. However, ample medical preparations have been made alongside all of the yatra routes, it stated. It added that it’s dedicated to making sure clean, secure and uninterrupted journey for the pilgrims and the preparations are being recurrently monitored on the highest degree.
Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar stated, “There was heavy snowfall in Kedarnath Dham yesterday. Pilgrims are requested to be alert and begin their yatra by looking at the weather”.
Meanwhile, the registration of pilgrims for the opposite three dhams — Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri — is underway.
Char Dham yatra
The Char Dham yatra started on Saturday (April 22) on the event of Akshay Tritiya with the opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri. The portals of the Kedarnath might be opened for devotees on April 25, whereas Badrinath temple might be opened on April 27. So far, over 16 lakh devotees from India and overseas devotees have registered for the Char Dham pilgrimage, the officers stated.
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the preferred Hindu pilgrimages in India. Situated on the heights of the nice Himalayas, the 4 pilgrim locations Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are collectively often known as Char Dham. These spiritual centres draw giant numbers of pilgrims annually and are probably the most well-known hubs of spiritual journey throughout the Northern half of India.
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