New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra, one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimages, continues to draw thousands of devotees each year to the Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. A distinctive aspect of this spiritual journey is that it always begins from Yamunotri, a sequence rooted in both religious tradition and geographical logic. The order of the yatra is not arbitrary but follows a clockwise direction, known in Hindu customs as Parikrama. This direct…
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Gangotri, April 19 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday offered prayers at Shri Gangotri Dham as the temple gates were opened, formally marking the commencement of the annual Char Dham Yatra. On the same day, the portals of Yamunotri Dham were also opened for devotees. Both shrines were adorned with elaborate floral decorations, while authorities put in place extensive security arrangements to manage the large influx of pilgrims.The ceremonial ‘Doli’ (palanquin) of God…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey. The Uttarakhand government has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safet…
Uttarkashi, April 3 (IANS) With the Char Dham Yatra approaching, the administration in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi has gone into alert mode amid concerns over a possible shortage of cooking gas. In view of ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Gulf countries that could disrupt LPG supply, the district administration has prepared an alternative fuel plan to ensure uninterrupted food arrangements for pilgrims and local businesses.Under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Prashant Arya, a…
Dehradun, Jan 26 (IANS) Non-Hindus will soon not be allowed to enter the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples in Uttarakhand, which form part of the revered Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, following an announcement by the body that manages these shrines.According to the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), entry to the centuries-old temples will be restricted exclusively to Hindus. The proposed restriction will apply to all temples administered by the committee, including the Badrinath and Keda…