Rudraprayag, 30 October (H.S.): Despite continuous snowfall and bitterly cold conditions in the high Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, pilgrims continue to make their way to the Kedarnath shrine to offer prayers. Braving the harsh weather, devotees are arriving at the temple to seek the blessings of Baba Kedar. A total of 18,60,360 pilgrims have visited the shrine so far during the current pilgrimage season.

According to information released by the District Information Officer’s Office on Friday, the shrine has been experiencing continuous snowfall over the past two days. The surrounding peaks and areas have been blanketed in snow, transforming the Kedarnath region into a picturesque winter landscape that continues to draw the attention of pilgrims.

The district administration said that arrangements have been made to ensure the convenience, safety and well-being of pilgrims under the guidance of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and the direction of District Magistrate Vishal Mishra. Necessary facilities have been put in place for accommodation, food, drinking water and medical assistance. The concerned departments have also been instructed to maintain continuous oversight of the pilgrimage arrangements.

The administration reiterated that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that the pilgrimage remains safe and orderly despite the adverse weather conditions.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar