Kedarnath Yatra replace: The Kedarnath Yatra in Uttarakhand has been halted for today (May 3) within the wake of incessant snowfall, officers stated on Tuesday (May 2). Kedarnath Dham is likely one of the Char Dhams within the state. An orange alert has additionally been issued within the area. The registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath has additionally been suspended until May 3, 2023, the district administration stated.
“Due to bad weather and snowfall in Kedarnath, the registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath has been stopped till tomorrow May 3. The decision regarding registration will be taken keeping in view the weather conditions,” Mayur Dixit, Rudraprayag District Magistrate (DM) stated.
Meanwhile, the registrations are being carried out solely for Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham on the passenger registration centre situated in Rishikesh, the District Magistrate added.
On Monday (May 1), the Meteorological Department issued an alert of rain and snowfall within the excessive Himalayan areas for the following 2-3 days. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Mayur Dixit stated that an enchantment has been made for the protection of the pilgrims coming to go to Kedarnath Dham.
Weather updates:
The MeT Department had forecast related weather for the high-altitude temples in Uttarakhand until May 4 and suggested the pilgrims, particularly those certain for Kedarnath, to remain the place they have been and proceed on their onward journey solely after the weather improved.
“Yatra to Kedarnath has been put on hold till tomorrow for the safety of pilgrims in view of the MeT Department alert of heavy rains and snow in parts of the state,” Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar stated on Tuesday.
The pilgrims have been requested to attend in Gaurikund and Sonprayag until the weather improves they usually can resume their journey, he stated. Pilgrims visiting Kedarnath and different Himalayan temples in Uttarakhand have been suggested to take precautions as unhealthy weather endured within the area on Tuesday, officers stated.
Uttarakhand DGP on Kedarnath Yatra:
DGP Ashok Kumar visited Kedarnath to take inventory of the state of affairs and appealed to pilgrims, particularly these with coronary heart illnesses, to take crucial precautions.
Citing that oxygen stress at such heights of over 11,000 toes can lower amid the continual snowfall, Kumar suggested all pilgrims to stay cautious. “Those who have heart diseases should bring their medicines with them so that they don’t face any problem,” he added.
Snowfall continued in Kedarnath and intermittent rains battered Gangotri and Yamunotri on Tuesday. Pilgrims visiting Gangotri and Yamunotri have been requested to remain alert whilst their yatra stays uninterrupted, Uttarkashi Disaster Management Officer Devendra Patwal stated.
When Kedarnath Yatra commenced:
Earlier on April 25 the day the doorways of Kedarnath Dham opened, the Uttarakhand authorities stopped accepting registration purposes from pilgrims for the Kedarnath Dham Yatra in view of heavy snowfall on the pilgrimage route and a warning of inclement weather by the Met Department.
The Kedarnath temple is likely one of the most revered temples within the nation devoted to Lord Shiva and other people from throughout the nation go to the temple through the six months when the temple is open. The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is likely one of the hottest Hindu pilgrimages in India. This pilgrimage is a tour of 4 holy sites- Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri- nestled excessive up within the Himalayas.
(With companies inputs)
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