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4mo ago

Char Dham Yatra Fully Commences as Badrinath Portals Open

The sacred Badrinath shrine welcomed devotees at 6 a.m. on May 4, adorned with 15 tons of flowers and accompanied by ceremonial Vedic rituals and music by the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles band.

Last year, 1.4 million devotees visited the Badrinath shrine, while 1.8 million in 2023.
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Overview

  • The portals of Badrinath Dham, the final shrine in the Char Dham circuit, opened on May 4, 2025, marking the full commencement of the annual pilgrimage.
  • A special Vedic worship was performed by the chief priest and temple officials before the gates opened, with 15 tons of flowers decorating the temple complex.
  • The Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles band played devotional music during the ceremony, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere for over 15,000 gathered devotees.
  • Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other political leaders attended the ceremony, emphasizing the state's commitment to ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience.
  • Enhanced security measures include the deployment of 6,000 police personnel, 17 PAC companies, and extensive CCTV coverage along the pilgrimage route, with over 22 lakh pilgrims already registered.