The revered Himalayan shrines, including Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Gangotri Dham, are gearing up to welcome pilgrims as the Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage begins. Scheduled openings: Badrinath Dham on May 12, Kedarnath Dham on May 10, and Gangotri Dham on Akshaya Tritiya. Gangotri Temple, perched amidst snow-capped peaks, stands tall with its intricate carvings on white granite. Encircled by the Himalayas, Gangotri experiences heavy snowfall from December to March.
The Char Dham Yatra, a significant pilgrimage in Hinduism, covers Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, attracting devotees seeking spiritual solace. It typically occurs from April/May to October/November, contingent on weather conditions. These Himalayan temples draw numerous visitors yearly but shut during snowy winters. Devotees undertake this challenging journey annually for spiritual purification and blessings. The Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee plans to enhance passenger facilities to accommodate more pilgrims in the upcoming pilgrimage season, allocating funds accordingly.
