Actor Akshay Kumar visited the Jageshwar Dham in Almora on May 28 and offered prayers amid tight security. A few days after visiting the Kedarnath Temple, the actor sought blessings at the Jageshwar Temple. Several photos and videos of Akshay have gone viral on social media.
"Till Friday, 2922 VIP devotees reached Kedarnath Dham for darshan, from which an income of Rs 8,76,600 was generated. Similarly, 5319 VIP pilgrims have so far travelled to Badrinath Dham, from which an income of Rs 15,95,700 was generated," BKTC President Ajendra Ajay.
Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Ajendra Ajay appealed to the pilgrims visiting Kedarnath to take information about the weather before heading for yatra and said that the state government and the temple committee have made all arrangements for the Chardham Yatra.
"The boards at various places in Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham containing donations through QR codes were not put up by the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). These boards were installed on the day of the opening of the doors in both Dhams. The boards were later removed by BKTC
After the sanctum sanctorum of Kedarnath Dham beinmg decorated with gold last year, a golden canopy and a golden water stream (pitcher) were also installed on the Shivling of Baba Kedar on Tuesday.
"Every possible effort has been made to make the Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand easy and safe. Social organizations and voluntary organizations have also provided full cooperation for the yatra. Based on the previous year's experience, work has been done to advance the travel arrangements", t
An order issued on behalf of Harichandra Semwal, Secretary, Department of Culture, Religion, Pilgrimage Management and Religious Fair on Monday states that the appointment to the post of Finance Officer will be made by the government.
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government has made all arrangements to ensure that everyone's Char Dham Yatra is smooth.