Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: THE Char Dham Yatra commenced on April 30 with the ceremonial opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
The pilgrimage marks the beginning of a spiritually significant journey through the revered Himalayan shrines. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings to devotees. The Panchmukhi idol of Lord Kedarnath was ceremonially dispatched from Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath on April 28 after special prayers.
The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, attracts thousands of devotees annually.
The journey follows a clockwise route through Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, each site holding immense religious significance in Sanatan tradition. Char Dham Yatra 2025 registration began on April 28, with special registration counters set up for the specially-abled, senior citizens, and foreign nationals. Additionally, 20 free registration counters have been installed.
