Badrinath, Kedarnath dhams receive rainfall, but pilgrim activities robust
Badrinath and Kedarnath dhams received rainfall on Friday, but pilgrim activities remained robust.
While clouds remained in Gangotri and Yamunotri, the weather has deteriorated and there is light drizzle.
Despite the weather, over 22 lakh pilgrims have visited the four Dhams of Uttarakhand so far this season.
Additionally, 70,000 devotees have paid obeisance at Shri Hemkund Sahib and Shri Lokpal Tirtha.
In a move to facilitate easier access for pilgrims, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, under the direction of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has lifted the previously fixed quota on the number of pilgrims allowed at the four Dhams.
Pilgrims can now register for their visits at registration counters in Rishikesh and Haridwar, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
This decision is expected to accommodate more devotees and streamline the pilgrimage process amidst the changing weather conditions.
The Hindu pilgrimage Char Dham circuit consists of four sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The River Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Pilgrimage season peaks in Uttarakhand for the Char Dham Yatra annually during the summers.
Earlier on June 11, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the officials in a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's residence on Tuesday to coordinate with the District Magistrates to improve the Chardham Yatra arrangements. From time to time, senior officials should conduct on-site inspection of travel
