Uttarakhand: Badrinath-Kedarnath Committee bans photography, videography inside temple premises
Also read: Uttarakhand: Unrelenting monsoon rains halt Kedarnath Dham Yatra; IMD issues red alert To reinforce these rules, warning boards have been installed at various locations in Kedarnath to ensure visitors are aware and comply with the regulations. The temple committee is determined to uphold the sacredness of the site and has taken a firm stand against any actions that may adversely impact its religious significance.
Also read: Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra stopped amid heavy rainfall in the state, CM Dhami visits disaster control room Earlier this month, the committee wrote to Kedarnath Dham Police requesting a ban on making videos and reels around the temple area, following a viral video of a girl proposing to her boyfriend near the temple following which a debate broke out among internet users. The committee expressed concern over the potential negative effects of such videos on the temple's sanctity.
It urged the police to closely monitor the temple surroundings and take appropriate action against those creating such content to prevent any recurrence. The Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee said that such practices undermine the spiritual significance of the place and has called for strict action against those responsible for making such videos.
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