New Delhi, 22 April (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt felicitations to pilgrims nationwide as the Kedarnath temple gates swung open, heralding the Char Dham Yatra's commencement in the sacred Devbhoomi of Uttarakhand.

Gangotri and Yamunotri portals opened on April 19, Kedarnath followed suit, with Badrinath unveiling on April 23—these Himalayan abodes embodying unshakeable faith, spiritual awakening, and cultural unity, fortified by Adi

Shankaracharya's legacy binding the nation.

In a heartfelt post on X, PM Modi invoked Uttarakhand's pivotal role in Viksit Bharat, spotlighting surging tourism, infrastructure, and spiritual amenities rendering the yatra safer and smoother. He urged a digital detox amid nature's embrace, alongside five sacred vows: upholding sanctity, safeguarding ecology, embracing service, championing local crafts, and honoring discipline—eschewing single-use plastics, preserving rivers, and immersing in community ethos for profound enrichment.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar