Char Dham Yatra 2023: Owing to the issues brought on due to snowfall in Kedarnath and Badrinath and the rains in the low-lying areas, the late-night Char Dham Yatris are being stopped by Police in Srinagar itself. Along with this, an announcement is being made to attraction to the passengers to keep in close by cities.
According to officers, checking factors have been made close to NIT Uttarakhand and close to Badrinath bus stand the place Char Dham Yatris are being stopped.
“In Srinagar Garhwal police have made checking points near NIT Uttarakhand and near Badrinath bus stand where Char Dham Yatris are being stopped and those who have online bookings for a night stay will be allowed to go towards Rudraprayag. But the passengers who have not booked the passes are being appealed to stay in Srinagar only,” mentioned SHO Srinagar, Ravi Saini.
Ravi Saini mentioned that there are sufficient preparations for staying in Srinagar, and the passengers won’t face any sort of downside. “Passengers are being appealed to continue their journey when the weather clears up,” he added.
Badrinath freeway shut:
Meanwhile, the Badrinath freeway has additionally been closed due to particles coming from the hill in Bazpur beneath Kotwali Chamoli space, mentioned Chamoli Police.
Earlier on Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday suggested the devotees to plan for the pilgrimage solely after clearing all medical checks, together with for Covid-19.The chief minister mentioned a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been laid by the state authorities in completely different languages, and people endeavor the pilgrimage this yr want to abide by the identical.
With the ceremonial opening of the portals of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham, the 4 of the holiest websites in the nation, the Char Dham Yatra has formally began.With the graduation of the yatra, the state police have additionally mobilised steps to lengthen all help to the pilgrims and assist them attain the holy websites. As the doorways of Badrinath Dham opened for pilgrims on Thursday morning, the primary puja was carried out in the identify of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The portals of Badrinath Dham opened amid chants of Vedic shlokas (hymns). Thousands of devotees had been current to witness the ceremonial opening of the holy shrine. The means of opening the doorways began at 4 am on Thursday. Kuber-ji, Shri Uddav-ji and Gadu Ghada had been introduced into the temple premises from the south gate, knowledgeable officers.
(With ANI inputs)
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