The portals of Kedarnath within the Garhwal Himalayas on Tuesday opened for devotees on Tuesday. However, 1000’s of pilgrims en route to the Hindu shrine have been stopped to proceed additional due to bad weather situations within the space.
According to officers, the pilgrims have been requested to wait in Rishikesh, Gaurikund, Guptkashi and Sonprayag until enchancment in weather, they mentioned on Monday.
Tehri SSP Navneet Singh Bhullar mentioned that in view of the forecast of snowfall and bad weather in Kedarnath, the pilgrims have been stopped at Bhadrakali and Vyasi and requested to keep at Rishikesh for the time being.
However, devotees who’ve already reached Kedarnath shall be in a position to witness the ceremonial opening of the temple doorways, the officers mentioned.
35 quintals of flowers
Chairman of Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Ajendra Ajay mentioned the temple has been embellished with 35 quintals of flowers and Baba Kedar’s Panchmukhi Chal Vigraha Doli additionally reached the Dham on Monday, he mentioned.
The Uttarakhand authorities on Sunday closed contemporary registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath until April 30 after the Meteorological workplace predicted snowfall and rain within the space until April 29.
In view of the intermittent snowfall and rain in Kedarnath, the temple committee chairman appealed to the devotees to observe the rules issued by the state authorities earlier than beginning the journey and to make preparations for their keep there upfront.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami additionally reached Guptkashi within the night to enquire concerning the preparations for pilgrims.
All preparations have been made for the pilgrims coming for the Char Dham Yatra within the state, he mentioned, including by the grace of God, this 12 months extra devotees would come for the Yatra than final 12 months.
(With PTI enter)
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