The Chardham Yatra 2025: Kedarnath Dham setting a new record of 16.56 lakh pilgrims
The Chardham Yatra 2025 has seen a remarkable resurgence, with Kedarnath Dham setting a new record of 16.56 lakh pilgrims—surpassing last year’s count of 16.52 lakh. Key Highlights - Record-Breaking Footfall: On a single day, 5,614 pilgrims visited Kedarnath, contributing to the cumulative total of 16.56 lakh. - Weather Challenges: Despite snowfall in higher elevations and rain in lower regions of Uttarakhand, pilgrim enthusiasm remains strong. - Yatra Momentum: The Chardham Yatra, which includes Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib, had 19,731 pilgrims in a single day across all sites. - Closing Date: Kedarnath temple and Yamunotri is set to close on October 23, coinciding with Bhai Dooj, while those of Gangotri Dham will close on October 22, the day after Diwali, and those of Badrinath Dham will close on November 25, thus concluding this year's Chardham Yatra. This surge reflects the spiritual fervor and resilience of devotees, even in the face of challenging weather and earlier monsoon disruptions.
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