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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reviewed arrangements and preparations as the gates of the Shri Badrinath Dham are scheduled to open for devotees tomorrow, April 23, at 6:15 AM.
The meeting took place at the BRO Guest House in Badrinath The Chief Minister will visit the shrine tomorrow morning to offer prayers and participate in the auspicious ceremony marking the opening of the temple portals. Earlier in the day, a remarkable confluence of faith, devotion, and spirituality was witnessed at Kedarnath Dham as the sacred doors of Lord Kedarnath were ceremonially opened for devotees amid full rituals and traditions. On this auspicious occasion, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the shrine and participated in the prayers. Marking the opening of the temple, Chief Minister Dhami performed special prayers with Vedic chants and complete rituals. During the ceremony, he took a solemn pledge and offered the first prayer in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He prayed to Lord Shiva for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state. Thousands of devotees from across the country and abroad gathered at Kedarnath Dham to witness the historic moment. As the temple doors opened, the premises resonated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev," creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. The devotees' faces reflected immense faith and joy. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that Kedarnath Dham, along with the Char Dham, represents the spiritual identity of Uttarakhand. He reaffirmed that the state government is fully committed to ensuring a safe, smooth, and well-organised pilgrimage experience for all devotees. He added that he is personally reviewing arrangements regularly to ensure that no pilgrim faces inconvenience. (ANI)
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