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CM Dhami Prays at Badrinath Dham, Reviews Char Dham Yatra Preparations
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News18•20-09-2026, 14:15
CM Dhami Prays at Badrinath Dham, Reviews Char Dham Yatra Preparations
- •Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers at Shri Badrinath Dham for the state's prosperity and well-being.
- •Dhami highlighted the historic first phase of the Char Dham Yatra, which saw approximately 51 lakh pilgrims, and discussed arrangements for the ongoing second phase.
- •The state government is ensuring smooth travel, efficient darshan, and hassle-free experiences for pilgrims during the second phase, with ongoing road construction and repair work.
- •Over 50.5 lakh devotees visited Char Dham shrines and Hemkund Sahib by September 14, with 66 lakh registrations for the 2026 Yatra.
- •CM Dhami also reviewed the rapid progress of the master plan for Lord Badri Vishal at Badrinath Dham, aimed at improving infrastructure and pilgrim facilities.
Key Questions Answered
Approximately 51 million pilgrims and devotees offered prayers during the historic first phase of the pilgrimage.
The state government is ensuring smooth travel and convenient darshan, monitoring sensitive locations, prioritizing pilgrim safety, and managing ongoing road construction and repair work along the pilgrimage routes.
The master plan work is advancing rapidly to improve infrastructure and facilities, though it faces challenges due to the limited six-month construction season in the high-altitude region.
