As the revered shrine welcomed pilgrims, helicopters showered flower petals over the devotees, adding a divine touch to the auspicious occasion.
Portals of the Kedarnath shrine were opened in the morning as per the celestial calendar time and traditional religious rituals.
Cancelling all 77 registrations of Pakistani Hindus wishing to undertake the Char Dham pilgrimage, state Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj said that terrorism and tourism cannot go hand in hand.
The CM directed state police particularly Vigilance department officials to remain vigilant once Chardham Yatra takes off early May.
The ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will remain suspended on Sunday due to the heavy rain alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for July 7-8.
The yatra is regarded as one of the most significant pilgrimages in the world, and these shrines are thought to be the most sacred
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the heavy snowfall on the Kedarnath Dham route.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the departure of Maa Yamuna's Doli from the Kharsali village.
Speaking to ANI, an employee from the Goa Cultural Department, Kranti Chari said that it will take around 10-11 days to complete the project.
The train will be covering some of the prominent pilgrimage and heritage destinations of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa States.
