US EditionKedarnath opens for devotees; over 12,000 attend grand ceremony
- Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand opened its doors to devotees on May 2, 2025, welcoming over 30,000 pilgrims including more than 12,000 at the opening ceremony.
- The opening followed the Char Dham Yatra commencement on April 30, with preparations including a Rs 2,000 crore reconstruction and a government plan for a ropeway to improve access.
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the event, performed the first puja, distributed prasad, and highlighted the year-round Char Dham Yatra initiative including winter pilgrimages.
- The Himalayan temple, located over 11,000 feet in Rudraprayag district, was decorated with 108 quintals of diverse flowers from countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka, and featured a new grand aarti at the rivers’ confluence.
- Authorities ensured extensive arrangements to provide a safe pilgrimage, emphasizing that Kedarnath is vital to Uttarakhand’s culture and economy, with the temple remaining open for six months.
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Kedarnath Dham welcomes over 30,000 devotees on first day of yatra
Kedarnath Dham, on the first day after opening its doors, witnessed over 30,000 devotees flocking to the Himalayan temple in Uttarakhand, official data stated. As per the official data reported at 7 pm on May 2, 19,196 men, 10,597 women, and 361 visited Kedarnath. The doors of Kedarnath Temple opened on Friday, and a band of the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles played devotional tunes on the occasion. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami p…
Kedarnath Dham Yatra: Over 30,000 Devotees Visit Temple After Opening On May 2
Kedarnath Temple witnessed a massive turnout on Friday as more than 30,000 devotees thronged the revered shrine on its opening day. The pilgrimage season began with traditional fervour, music, and devotion in the backdrop of the snow-capped Himalayas. Festive Start with Army Band and Ceremonial Prayers As the temple doors opened, an Indian Army Garhwal Rifles band played devotional tunes to mark the occasion, setting a spiritual tone for the pil…
Kedarnath Temple opens for pilgrims: See breathtaking day 1 pictures and videos
New Delhi: The Shri Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand opened its doors to pilgrims on Friday at 7 am. Located over 11,000 feet high in the Himalayas, the temple welcomed more than 12,000 devotees who came to witness this important event. The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) officials announced that the temple gates opened at 7 am. To celebrate, the temple was decorated with 108 quintals of 54 different types of flowers, including roses …
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