Dehradun: The Char Dham Yatra, one of India’s most significant pilgrimages, will commence on April 30, with authorities making extensive arrangements for devotees.
The Kedarnath-Badrinath Panda Samaj has imposed a strict ban on YouTubers and social media content creators from filming inside temple premises. Temple authorities have warned that individuals found recording videos or creating reels will be removed from the premises immediately. The state government has been consulted on implementing this regulation.
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Temple Opening Schedule
The yatra will begin with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri temples on April 30, followed by Kedarnath on May 2 and Badrinath on May 4, marking the full-scale start of the pilgrimage season.
To facilitate the pilgrimage, 10 holding areas have been set up at key locations, including Haridwar, Rishikesh, Byasi, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag, Herbertpur, Vikasnagar, Barkot, and Bhatwari. These areas will provide essential amenities such as drinking water, restrooms, rest areas, emergency food supplies, and medical assistance.
The entire route has been divided into 10-kilometer sectors, with six-member police teams patrolling each sector on motorcycles to assist pilgrims in emergencies.
So far, over 9 lakh devotees have registered online for the Char Dham Yatra. The highest number of registrations is for Kedarnath (2.75 lakh), followed by Badrinath (2.24 lakh), Gangotri (1.38 lakh), Yamunotri (1.34 lakh), and Hemkund Sahib (8,000).