New Delhi: Uttarakhand has imposed a ban on ‘VIP darshan’, videography and making of reels for social media content material at premises of the Char Dham temples. In the view of rise within the variety of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand authorities has determined to increase the ban on “VIP Darshan” until May 31 this 12 months.
In a letter to all Chief Secretaries of the states, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi stated, “I would like to inform that this year, there is a continuous surge in the number of pilgrims visiting the Holy Char Dham in Uttarakhand. For better management, we have decided not to have any “VIP Darshan” until May 31, 2024.
“Char Dham Yatra is being conducted smoothly. Arrangements have been made to ensure a systematic darshan for the pilgrims. However, it has been observed that videography and reels for social media are being created within the temple premises, causing crowds to gather and resulting in inconvenience for devotees. To address this, videography and reels for social media are completely banned within a 50-metre radius of the temple premises in Char Dham, keeping the convenience of the devotees in mind.” the letter acknowledged.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary stated that with a purpose to streamline the method of Darshan on the Dhams, state authorities has began a means of registration for Chardham Yatra.
“Registration is mandatory and devotees must register for the Chardham Yatra 2024 on https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/. Darshan at the Dhams shall be allowed only to the devotees on the date for which they have registered,” the letter learn.
The aged and people with pre-existing medical circumstances ought to get themselves medically examined earlier than commencing their Yatra and comply with the rules issued by Deptt of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of the Uttarrakhand which can be found on https://health.uk.gov.in/pages/display/140-char-dham-yatra-health-advisory Govt. of Uttarakhand is dedicated to supply a hassle-free Yatra expertise to the devotees and search your help in disseminating the above data to the general public at massive in your state/UT, the letter learn.
Chardham Yatra 2024
Over 26 lakh devotees from throughout the nation and overseas have registered for the continuing Char Dham Yatra, which commenced in Uttarakhand on May 10. The Char Dham Yatra holds profound religious significance in Hinduism and usually takes place from April-May to October-November.
The pilgrimage is believed to be finest accomplished in a clockwise path, ranging from Yamunotri, then continuing to Gangotri, Kedarnath, and eventually Badrinath. Pilgrims can undertake the journey by highway or by air, with helicopter providers accessible.
In Hindi, ‘char’ means 4, and ‘dham’ refers to non secular locations. The Char Dham Yatra includes visiting 4 holy websites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
