Kedarnath Dham Opens to Pilgrims Amid Reverent Rituals
The sacred portals of Kedarnath Dham opened at 8 am on Wednesday with Vedic chants and rituals. Thousands of devotees gathered, and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led the initial 'puja'. He emphasized a streamlined system for pilgrims and encouraged a plastic-free 'Green Yatra'.
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The doors of Kedarnath Dham opened to a massive turnout of devotees on Wednesday morning, signaling the start of the popular pilgrimage season. Hymns echoed across the Himalayan valley as traditional Vedic rituals marked the occasion.
State chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led early morning prayers and assessed pilgrimage arrangements, ensuring efficient access for the thousands of visitors gathered. Dhami highlighted efforts to streamline the queue system to facilitate quick 'darshan' for pilgrims.
Encouraging a renewed focus on sustainability, the chief minister urged visitors to partake in a 'Green Yatra' by maintaining a plastic-free environment. Nearby shrines, Badrinath Dham, Yamunotri, and Gangotri, are also welcoming pilgrims this month.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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