Given the surge in pilgrims visiting holy shrines under the 2024 Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has extended its ban on VIP darshan until May 31. The move will ensure all devotees have equal access to the four dhams, ANI reported. Subsequently, an order has been issued prohibiting videography and creation of social media content within a 50-meter radius of temple complexes across all the four shrines in Uttarakhand.
In conversation with ANI, Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand Radha Raturi highlighted the importance of preserving the sanctity of the temple premises and respecting devotees' religious sentiments.
In a letter, Raturi said, "I would like to inform [everyone] that this year, there is a continuous surge in the number of pilgrims visiting the Holy Char Dham in Uttarakhand. For better management, we have decided not to have any "VIP Darshan" till May 31, 2024.
Dhami also held a meeting with senior officials of the state. He said, "The number of devotees on Char Dham Yatra has doubled in comparison to previous years. We are trying to make all arrangements so that devotees don't face any difficulties during the Yatra. I want to appeal to everyone to come here only after getting their registrations done. In the future, a master plan will be made for Gangotri and Yamunotri to make the journey of devotees smooth."
Also read: Thousands of devotees walk treacherous route to reach Yamunotri — watch video
The Chief Secretary elaborated that the sacredness of the temples and devotees' reverence we are permitting mobile phones, but their use for video recording or creating reels within temple premises is strictly prohibited.
Commissioner of Garhwal Division, Vinay Shankar Pandey, told ANI that this year's Char Dham Yatra has witnessed a significant increase in pilgrim numbers compared to the previous year. With over 26.73 lakh devotees registered for the pilgrimage, including 1.42 lakh offline registrations in Haridwar and Rishikesh, authorities are focused on ensuring a smooth and respectful pilgrimage experience for all visitors.
In pics: Thousands visit Kedarnath as Char Dham Yatra begins
In conversation with ANI, Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand Radha Raturi highlighted the importance of preserving the sanctity of the temple premises and respecting devotees' religious sentiments.
In view of the huge crowd of pilgrims in the Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has extended the ban on VIP darshan till May 31, so that all the devotees can easily visit the four Dhams. pic.twitter.com/u2GX19Ap8n
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2024
In a letter, Raturi said, "I would like to inform [everyone] that this year, there is a continuous surge in the number of pilgrims visiting the Holy Char Dham in Uttarakhand. For better management, we have decided not to have any "VIP Darshan" till May 31, 2024.
Dhami also held a meeting with senior officials of the state. He said, "The number of devotees on Char Dham Yatra has doubled in comparison to previous years. We are trying to make all arrangements so that devotees don't face any difficulties during the Yatra. I want to appeal to everyone to come here only after getting their registrations done. In the future, a master plan will be made for Gangotri and Yamunotri to make the journey of devotees smooth."
Also read: Thousands of devotees walk treacherous route to reach Yamunotri — watch video
The Chief Secretary elaborated that the sacredness of the temples and devotees' reverence we are permitting mobile phones, but their use for video recording or creating reels within temple premises is strictly prohibited.
Commissioner of Garhwal Division, Vinay Shankar Pandey, told ANI that this year's Char Dham Yatra has witnessed a significant increase in pilgrim numbers compared to the previous year. With over 26.73 lakh devotees registered for the pilgrimage, including 1.42 lakh offline registrations in Haridwar and Rishikesh, authorities are focused on ensuring a smooth and respectful pilgrimage experience for all visitors.
In pics: Thousands visit Kedarnath as Char Dham Yatra begins
First Published: May 17, 2024 9:18 AM IST
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