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Char Dham Yatra 2024: Dates announced and registration details
As per the latest news reports, the portals of three revered Himalayan shrines – Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Gangotri Dham – are all set to open doors for pilgrims, marking the beginning of Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage.On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the gates of Shri Gangotri Dham will be opened. This revered site is the origin of the holy river Ganga, and its temple, standing at a height of 20 ft, features intricate carvings on white granite. Gangotri, nestled in the upper reaches of the state amid the towering, snow-capped Himalayas, witnesses heavy snowfall between December and March.
Every year, thousands of devotees head out on this demanding journey, seeking spiritual purification and divine blessings. Ajendra Ajay, Chairman of the Badrinath, Kedarnath temple committee, has expressed plans to allocate sufficient funds in the upcoming budget for passenger facilities, aiming to accommodate an even larger number of devotees this year.
Source: Times of India
