Kedarnath Dham reopens with over 30,000 devotees ,witness the grand celebrations divine rituals and record breaking pilgrimage turnout as Baba Kedarnath returns to the sacred temple.
Kedarnath Temple Opens for Pilgrims: A Divine Experience Awaits
Kedarnath ,Uttarakhand The doors of Kedarnath Dham swung open at sunrise on May 2, 2025 drawing over 30,000 eager devotees to witness the divine presence of Baba Kedarnath With chants of Har Har Mahadev resonating through the air the sacred temple became the center of devotion marking the beginning of a new pilgrimage season.
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Grand Opening Rituals and Prime Minister’s Tribute
The traditional rituals began at 5 AM with the temple’s chief priest Bagesh Ling leading the preparations By 6:45 AM the ceremonial palanquin carrying Baba Kedarnath reached the temple and at precisely 7 AM the ancient doors of the temple were opened In a symbolic gesture the first puja was dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami overseeing the ceremony The temple buzzed with divine energy as the idol of Baba Kedarnath was reinstalled in the sanctum.
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As pilgrims from all over India flooded Kedarnath the town transformed into a vibrant mosaic of cultures and traditions The high altitude town echoed with the joyful sounds of devotion making the moment even more special Devotees stood in long lines eagerly waiting for their turn to catch a glimpse of the revered deity embodying a collective spirit of faith and unity.
Record-Breaking Pilgrim Footfall Sets the Tone for the Yatra Season
The first day of the yatra saw a record number of pilgrims As per official data from the Rudraprayag travel control room a total of 30,154 devotees visited the shrine including 19,196 men 10,597 women and 361 children This massive turnout highlights the immense importance of Kedarnath Dham for devotees across the country signifying the sacred significance of the journey.
With the successful reopening of Kedarnath Dham the sacred journey to the Himalayas has once again begun promising spiritual rejuvenation and devotion for thousands of pilgrims.
