Chardham Yatra Begins: Kedarnath, Yamunotri portals open for devotees on Akshaya Tritiya

Published on May 10, 2024 11:35 AM IST

The doors of the Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples opened on Friday at 7 am in the presence of a large number of devotees amid the chanting of hymns.

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The Chardham Yatra commenced on Friday with the opening of the doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in the Garhwal Himalayas for devotees on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya after remaining closed during the winter season.(PTI)

Published on May 10, 2024 11:35 AM IST

The Chardham Yatra commenced on Friday with the opening of the doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in the Garhwal Himalayas for devotees on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya after remaining closed during the winter season.(PTI)

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Thousands of devotees were present in the temple premises chanting 'Jai Maa Yamuna' as its doors opened. (PTI)

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Thousands of devotees were present in the temple premises chanting 'Jai Maa Yamuna' as its doors opened. (PTI)

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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with his wife Geeta was also present as the portals of Kedarnath opened for devotees.(PTI)

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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with his wife Geeta was also present as the portals of Kedarnath opened for devotees.(PTI)

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"It is an auspicious day for which we wait throughout the year. I welcome you all on the occasion. May you all be showered with the blessings of Baba Kedar," Dhami said addressing a gathering outside the temple after offering prayers.(PTI)

Published on May 10, 2024 11:35 AM IST

"It is an auspicious day for which we wait throughout the year. I welcome you all on the occasion. May you all be showered with the blessings of Baba Kedar," Dhami said addressing a gathering outside the temple after offering prayers.(PTI)

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Devotees arrive to offer prayers at the Kedarnath Temple after its portals opened, marking the start of the 'Char Dham Yatra', in Rudraprayag district.(PTI)

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Devotees arrive to offer prayers at the Kedarnath Temple after its portals opened, marking the start of the 'Char Dham Yatra', in Rudraprayag district.(PTI)

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Artists perform during the opening of the portals of the Kedarnath Temple for devotees. Approximately 10,000 devotees witnessed the of the portals of the Himalayan temple.(PTI)

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Artists perform during the opening of the portals of the Kedarnath Temple for devotees. Approximately 10,000 devotees witnessed the of the portals of the Himalayan temple.(PTI)

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At the time of the opening of the doors of the shrine, flowers were also showered on pilgrims by a helicopter. (PTI)

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At the time of the opening of the doors of the shrine, flowers were also showered on pilgrims by a helicopter. (PTI)

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The Kedarnath temple was decorated with more than 20 quintals of assorted flowers. (PTI)

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The Kedarnath temple was decorated with more than 20 quintals of assorted flowers. (PTI)

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