The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee announced a priority darshan system for pilgrims above 70 and differently-abled devotees at both shrines. Under a new SOP, each temple will run four 15-minute windows daily, with capacity capped at 50 pilgrims per slot, enabling 200 vulnerable devotees to attend each day. Entry during these times is restricted to eligible pilgrims who present identity cards, with Aadhaar and supporting documents verified on-site to confirm age and disability status.
Char Dham Yatra registrations have crossed 33 lakh, according to the daily bulletin. Kedarnath leads with 11,68,522 registrations, followed by Badrinath at 10,19,560. Gangotri logged 5,90,295 and Yamunotri 5,69,480. Hemkund Sahib recorded 48,428 devotees signing up, highlighting a sharp gap among the routes.
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Former CSK and India batter Subramanian Badrinath has clarified his viral comment about Krunal Pandya after facing heavy trolling online. The remark drew backlash following RCB’s match against MI on May 10 during IPL 2026. In a fresh statement, Badrinath moved to explain his intent and address the criticism that spread rapidly across social platforms.
Uttarakhand is preparing a comprehensive masterplan to transform Badrinath Dham into a spiritual smart hill town. The plan targets a smoother, better organized pilgrim experience by adding modern amenities while protecting local culture and the surrounding environment. Reconstruction work is already underway to enhance the site’s grand character and overall infrastructure.
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