- विज्ञापन -
Uttarakhand: Authorities in Uttarakhand on Thursday increased the deployment in Rudraprayag where doors of the Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Friday, the security forces have been deployed for the security and safety of the devotees.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshay Prahlad Konde said that devotees’ safety is their priority.
“This yatra is on such a large scale that our priority is the safety and security of the devotees… Proper security forces have been deployed for both security and management purposes,” the SP said.
CEO Badri Kedar Temple Committee – Vilay Thapliyal said, “Tomorrow is an auspicious day when the doors of Baba Kedarnath Dham will be opened. We have made grand preparations this time.”
The Lord Kedarnath temple is being adorned with 13 quintals of flowers as the doors of Kedarnath Dham. Baba Kedarnath’s idol will arrive at Kedarnath Dham on May 1 and the temple doors will open to devotees on May 2 at 7.00 am.
Meanwhile, the helicopter service for the 2025 Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra commenced from Sonprayag in Uttarakhand, offering a convenient travel option for pilgrims.
Pawan Rana, a helicopter operator, said, “Online tickets are available on IRCTC, while offline tickets can be obtained through the District Magistrate or Sector Magistrate. We operate around 20 to 30 shuttles daily, serving over 150 pilgrims.”
He added that flight operations are subject to weather conditions. “If the weather is clear, we can run 25 to 30 flights a day. In case of bad weather, tickets are cancelled, and passenger safety is prioritised. Security arrangements are in place, and every passenger is properly briefed before flying.”
Rana also mentioned that around 150 online bookings are made daily, and advance booking is open for a month.
