CM Pushkar Singh Dhami To Attend Kedarnath Reopening As Temple Gets Floral Makeover

According to an official press release, the temple doors opened at the auspicious time of 8 am, with the first prayers offered in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The shrine resonated with spiritual energy as priests and Vedic scholars performed rituals inside the sanctum, invoking blessings for public welfare and prosperity, the release stated.

The Panchmukhi palanquin of Lord Kedarnath had reached the shrine a day earlier from its winter seat at Ukhimath, passing through Guptkashi, Phata and Gaurikund. Rituals to open the gates began early in the morning, and were attended by Rawal Bhimashankar Ling, priest T Gangadhar, Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal and other temple authorities.

The temple premises was adorned with over 51 quintals of flowers, while petals were showered from a helicopter as the gates opened, creating a striking visual spectacle. Devotional tunes played by the Sikh Regiment band further elevated the atmosphere, the release noted.