‘Chardham Yatra’ Set To Begin From Today

Dehradun: “Chardham Yatra” — the pilgrimage to four Hindu shrines nestled in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarkahand, begins on Tuesday, on the auspicious Akshay Tritiya day. Welcoming the pilgrims, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat wished them a successful pilgrimage to the four shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. “Uttarakhand is ready to welcome the pilgrims coming for the Chardham Yatra,” Rawat said. The security and various other amenities for pilgrims will also be taken care of, he said. While the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines are being reopened on Tuesday, the Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines will be thrown open for pilgrims on May 9 and May 10, respectively. Although heavy snow is still around the Kedarnath temple premises, the snow from the path leading to the shrine has been cleared. (IANS)

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