Chardham Yatra Begins: Kedarnath, Yamunotri portals open for devotees on Akshaya Tritiya
The doors of the Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples opened on Friday at 7 am in the presence of a large number of devotees amid the chanting of hymns.
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The Chardham Yatra commenced on Friday with the opening of the doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in the Garhwal Himalayas for devotees on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya after remaining closed during the winter season.(PTI)
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Thousands of devotees were present in the temple premises chanting 'Jai Maa Yamuna' as its doors opened. (PTI)
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami along with his wife Geeta was also present as the portals of Kedarnath opened for devotees.(PTI)
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"It is an auspicious day for which we wait throughout the year. I welcome you all on the occasion. May you all be showered with the blessings of Baba Kedar," Dhami said addressing a gathering outside the temple after offering prayers.(PTI)
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