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Kedarnath Temple Opens for Pilgrims, Marking Key Milestone in Char Dham Yatra 2025

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami led the ceremonial opening as over 12,000 devotees gathered at the flower-adorned shrine under heightened security.

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People gather at Kedarnath Dham after the portals were opened to devotees on Friday. (HT Photo)
Photo: ANI
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Overview

  • The Kedarnath Dham portals opened on May 2, 2025, at 7 am, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performing the first puja and welcoming devotees.
  • The temple was adorned with 108 quintals of flowers of 54 varieties, sourced from countries including Nepal, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, creating a vibrant and devotional atmosphere.
  • Over 12,000 pilgrims attended the opening ceremony, which featured Vedic rituals, chants, and an Indian Army band playing devotional tunes.
  • Enhanced security measures, including additional personnel and CCTV surveillance, were implemented to ensure the safety of devotees during the pilgrimage.
  • Helicopter services from Sonprayag to Kedarnath are operational, offering a convenient travel option for pilgrims, with bookings available online and offline.