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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Badri-Kedar Temple Committee gets new prez; 2 deputies appointed for the first time
1 2 Dehradun: In a move aimed at improving management and coordination of the Char Dham yatra amid increasing pilgrim numbers, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), for the first time, has appointed two vice-presidents along with a new president, following directives from chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Hemant Dwivedi of Pauri Garhwal has been named the new president of BKTC, while Rishi Prasad Sati from Chamoli and Vijay Kaparwan from Rudraprayag have been appointed as vice-presidents. Officials said that the inclusion of representatives from Pauri, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag — districts closely associated with the Char Dham shrines — will help decentralise decision-making and enhance coordination on the ground. The new leadership is expected to fast-track development work, streamline yatra arrangements, and ensure better facilities for pilgrims. Dhami congratulated the newly appointed office-bearers and expressed confidence in their ability to bring energy and vision to the committee. "This initiative is a significant step towards stronger and more transparent management of the sacred sites of Badrinath and Kedarnath," he said.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- The Hindu
Kedarnath opens for devotees; over 12,000 attend grand ceremony
The portals of Himalayan temple Kedarnath were opened on Friday (May 2, 2025), with more than 12,000 pilgrims attending the ceremony. The gates of the temple located at a height of more than 11,000 ft were opened at 7 a.m., Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) officials said. The Himalayan temple was adorned with 108 quintals of flowers of 54 varieties, including roses and marigolds, brought from different countries like Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Of the four Char Dham temples Kedarnath, which is also the 11th Jyotirlinga, pulls the largest crowd of devotees. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the third temple in the Char Dham circuit to be opened after the winter break. Gangotri and Yamunotri temples were opened on April 30 and Badrinath will open on May 4, 2025. The process of opening the gates of Kedarnath began at 5 a.m., BKTC media in-charge Harish Gaur said. Rawal (Chief Priest) Bhimashankar Ling, priest Bagesh Ling, Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal, Rudraprayag's District Magistrate Saurabh Gaharwar, BKTC Chief Executive Officer Vijay Prasad Thapliyal, Tirtha priest Srinivas Posti, religious leaders and Vedpathis entered the temple from the east gate and participated in the worship of the gate of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple before the portals were opened. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also attended the opening ceremony and was the first to perform a puja at the temple after the opening of its gates praying for the well-being and prosperity of all. The temple, which is visited every year by lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad, remains closed during the winter months. A new feature for the pilgrims in Kedarnath this time would be a grand 'aarti' on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh to be performed at the confluence of the Mandakini and Saraswati rivers near the temple, BKTC CEO Vijay Thapliyal said. All arrangements have been made for the aarti with ramps erected on three sides of the confluence for devotees to view the scene, he said.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- NDTV
Kedarnath Temple Opens Door For Devotees Today
Kedarnath: The portals of Himalayan temple Kedarnath were opened on Friday, with more than 12,000 pilgrims attending the ceremony. The gates of the temple located at a height of more than 11,000 ft were opened at 7 am, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) officials said. The Himalayan temple was adorned with 108 quintals of flowers of 54 varieties, including roses and marigolds brought from different countries like Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Of the four Char Dham temples Kedarnath, which is also the 11th Jyotirlinga, pulls the largest crowd of devotees. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the third temple in the Char Dham circuit to be opened after the winter break. Gangotri and Yamunotri temples were opened on April 30 and Badrinath will open on May 4. The process of opening the gates of Kedarnath began at 5 am, BKTC media in-charge Harish Gaur said. Rawal (Chief Priest) Bhimashankar Ling, priest Bagesh Ling, Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal, Rudraprayag's District Magistrate Saurabh Gaharwar, BKTC Chief Executive Officer Vijay Prasad Thapliyal, Tirtha priest Srinivas Posti, religious leaders and Vedpathis entered the temple from the east gate and participated in the worship of the gate of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple before the portals were opened. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also attended the opening ceremony and was the first to perform a puja at the temple after the opening of its gates praying for the well-being and prosperity of all. The temple, which is visited every year by lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad, remains closed during the winter months. A new feature for the pilgrims in Kedarnath this time would be a grand "aarti" on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh to be performed at the confluence of the Mandakini and Saraswati rivers near the temple, BKTC CEO Vijay Thapliyal said. All arrangements have been made for the aarti with ramps erected on three sides of the confluence for devotees to view the scene, he said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kedarnath opens for devotees
Kedarnath temple reopened its doors on Friday. Over 12,000 pilgrims attended the opening ceremony. The temple was decorated with flowers from various countries. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers. A grand 'aarti', similar to Ganga Aarti, will be a new attraction. Arrangements are made for devotees to view the 'aarti'. The temple remains closed during winter months. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The portals of Himalayan temple Kedarnath were opened on Friday, with more than 12,000 pilgrims attending the ceremony. The gates of the temple located at a height of more than 11,000 ft were opened at 7 am, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) officials Himalayan temple was adorned with 108 quintals of flowers of 54 varieties, including roses and marigoldsm brought from different countries like Nepal, Thailand and Sri the four Char Dham temples Kedarnath, which is also the 11th Jyotirlinga, pulls the largest crowd of devotees. The temple is dedicated to Lord is the third temple in the Char Dham circuit to be opened after the winter break. Gangotri and Yamunotri temples were opened on April 30 and Badrinath will open on May process of opening the gates of Kedarnath began at 5 am, BKTC media in-charge Harish Gaur (Chief Priest) Bhimashankar Ling, priest Bagesh Ling, Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal, Rudraprayag's District Magistrate Saurabh Gaharwar, BKTC Chief Executive Officer Vijay Prasad Thapliyal, Tirtha priest Srinivas Posti, religious leaders and Vedpathis entered the temple from the east gate and participated in the worship of the gate of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple before the portals were Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also attended the opening ceremony and was the first to perform a puja at the temple after the opening of its gates praying for the well-being and prosperity of temple, which is visited every year by lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad, remains closed during the winter months.A new feature for the pilgrims in Kedarnath this time would be a grand "aarti" on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh to be performed at the confluence of the Mandakini and Saraswati rivers near the temple, BKTC CEO Vijay Thapliyal arrangements have been made for the aarti with ramps erected on three sides of the confluence for devotees to view the scene, he said.
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kedarnath opens for devotees
Kedarnath , The portals of Himalayan temple Kedarnath were opened on Friday, with more than 12,000 pilgrims attending the ceremony. The gates of the temple located at a height of more than 11,000 ft were opened at 7 am, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee officials said. The Himalayan temple was adorned with 108 quintals of flowers of 54 varieties, including roses and marigoldsm brought from different countries like Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Of the four Char Dham temples Kedarnath, which is also the 11th Jyotirlinga, pulls the largest crowd of devotees. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is the third temple in the Char Dham circuit to be opened after the winter break. Gangotri and Yamunotri temples were opened on April 30 and Badrinath will open on May 4. The process of opening the gates of Kedarnath began at 5 am, BKTC media in-charge Harish Gaur said. Rawal Bhimashankar Ling, priest Bagesh Ling, Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal, Rudraprayag's District Magistrate Saurabh Gaharwar, BKTC Chief Executive Officer Vijay Prasad Thapliyal, Tirtha priest Srinivas Posti, religious leaders and Vedpathis entered the temple from the east gate and participated in the worship of the gate of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple before the portals were opened. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also attended the opening ceremony and was the first to perform a puja at the temple after the opening of its gates praying for the well-being and prosperity of all. The temple, which is visited every year by lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad, remains closed during the winter months. A new feature for the pilgrims in Kedarnath this time would be a grand "aarti" on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh to be performed at the confluence of the Mandakini and Saraswati rivers near the temple, BKTC CEO Vijay Thapliyal said. All arrangements have been made for the aarti with ramps erected on three sides of the confluence for devotees to view the scene, he said.
