Char Dham Yatra 2026 begins on April 19 with Yamunotri and Gangotri opening on Akshay Tritiya. Check start date, registration steps, temple opening dates, new guidelines, phone ban rules and all key details for pilgrims.
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The valley, located at a height of 3,500 metres, is home to the Kedarnath temple, one of the holiest temples revered by Hindus for several millennia.
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Over 11.4 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath till June 18, 2025, generating over ₹300 crore in local income through services like heli rides, horse-mules, dandi-kandi, and transport.
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“When a cloudburst struck Kedarnath, a rock stood firm and shielded the temple from being washed away. Similarly, LG Saxena has acted as that protective force, ensuring that Delhi, our temple, is safeguarded during the AAP government,” she said.
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Ambani, who is known for making annual pilgrimages to these holy sites, offered his prayers at both the Badrinath temple in Chamoli district and the Kedarnath temple in Rudraprayag district.
Heavy rains prompt school closures in Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar. Snowfall in Garhwal and road closures affect Kedarnath pilgrims.
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Officials said around 1,300 pilgrims are stranded in Kedarnath, Bhimbali and Gaurikund, and are safe.
Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said the accident happened at around 7:30 am near Chirbasa area on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath trekking route when debris and heavy stones started falling down from the hill.
Devotees who went to the temple this morning captured the avalanche, which occurred around 5 am near the Chorabari glacier, on their mobile phones
In addition to his visits to Kedarnath and Badrinath, Rajinikanth recently sought blessings at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
The helicopter landed a few metres from the helipad at the Himalayan temple, an official said. It was carrying seven people, including six pilgrims and the pilot.
Kedarnath, a revered Shiva temple in the Garhwal Himalayas, opens its gates on May 10, 2024, for a pilgrimage season. Due to harsh weather, the temple remains closed for the winter, reopening on Akshay Tritiya and closing on Kartik Purnima.