The portals of Kedarnath Dham were opened with Vedic chants and cheers of “Har Har Mahadev,” initiating the annual pilgrimage season. Nearly 51 quintals of flowers adorned the temple, creating a spiritually vibrant ambiance. The Indian Army band performed Lord Shiva’s aarti as devotees gathered to offer prayers at the revered shrine.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the temple, appreciating the arrangements made for devotees to have ‘darshan’ of ‘Baba’ efficiently. The idol of Lord Kedarnath, stationed at Omkareshwar Temple during winter, made its final ascent to Kedarnath. The temple’s opening date is traditionally decided by the Char Dham Temple Committee on Maha Shivratri.
The Char Dham Yatra 2026 has commenced with the reopening of Gangotri and Yamunotri, followed by Kedarnath and upcoming Badrinath. The pilgrimage, connecting the four sacred shrines in the Himalayas, attracts devotees from India and abroad. Extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience, including security, traffic regulation, and healthcare services.
