Joshimath won't affect Char Dham Yatra
Joshimath won't affect Char Dham Yatra, Says CM P.S.Dhami.After a six-month winter break, the
Char Dham yatra for 2023 is all set to
start on April 22 and the portals of the revered Badrinath Dham, dedicated to Lord Vishnu,
will open at 7.10 am on April 27.This year, large parts of Joshimath — the gateway to Badrinath — have been severely
impacted by land subsidence, with cracks on many of its buildings and roads. But, CM
Pushkar Singh Dhami said preparations for the yatra will not be affected by the problems in
the ancient town, many of whose residents have vacated their homes and live in temporary
shelters.
Mr Dhami said
Work on the Helang bypass road, which would have provided an alternate route to
Badrinath and skirted Joshimath, has come to a standstill following protests by local
residents and advice from experts. It will remain on halt until studies that are underway
suggest otherwise.
The Uttarakhand CM added: “Around 100 days are left for the start of the Badrinath yatra
and we will ensure that all the preparations are in place. Pilgrims’ safety is to be kept in
mind as well. Last year, there was a record turnout and this year, too, we expect a positive
response from devotees.”The Badrinath portal-opening date was announced in the presence of the Tehri royal family
on Basant Panchami on Thursday, according to the
Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple
Committee (BKTC), the body administering the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines.
Portals of
Gangotri Dham and Yamunotri dham will open for devotees on Akshaya Tritiya,
April 22. The date of opening of Kedarnath dham would be decided on the occasion of Maha
Shivratri on February 18. The Kedarnath portal may open on April 25-26, sources said.
BKTC chairman Ajendra Ajay told TOI on Friday: “There will be no problem during the
Badrinath yatra. On the basis of the expert committees’ findings, we’ll carry out the
required work.”In 2022, the yatra commenced on May 3 with the opening of the doors of Gangotri and
Yamunotri after a six-month winter break. A Badrinath had a maximum footfall of 17.6
lakh, Kedarnath with 15.6 lakh, Gangotri 6.2 lakh and Yamunotri 4.8
lakh.
Last year, Hemkund Sahib yatra, too, witnessed a huge response with over 2.4 lakh
pilgrims at the revered Sikh shrine in Chamoli district. The total pilgrim footfall in 2022 was
in excess of 45 lakh, as per state administration data.Source - TOIWe have some other chardham Yatra Packages Services.
Chadham Yatra Package from Haridwar,
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