PM Narendra Modi extends warm wishes as Char Dham Yatra begins in Uttarakhand

May 10, 2024

NEW DELHI: As the Char Dham Yatra in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand began, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his congratulations to devotees embarking on the pilgrimage. The Char Dham Yatra, a spiritual journey to four holy shrines, attracts thousands of pilgrims seeking blessings and rejuvenation of their faith.

"Heartiest congratulations on the commencement of the sacred Char Dham Yatra in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The pilgrimage to the four holy shrines, including Baba Kedarnath Dham, is a spiritual and cultural journey for devotees, providing renewed energy to their faith and devotion. I extend my best wishes to all the devotees and pilgrims embarking on this journey. Jai Baba Bholenath!" PM said in post on X.

This year's Char Dham Yatra begins with the reopening of the Kedarnath Dham after a six-month closure. The first puja at the shrine in the early hours of Friday was conducted in the name of Prime Minister Modi, marking the commencement of the pilgrimage season.