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Shimla, June 20: An online registration portal has been started for the famous Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra in Himachal. Devotees of Lord Bhole will be able to register themselves from today for this religious journey, which will run from 10 to 23 July. No one will be allowed to go on the journey without registration.
It will be mandatory to pass the fitness test to go to Shrikhand, because this journey is considered to be one of the most dangerous trekking religious journeys in the world. In this, devotees have to walk on a narrow path for 32 kilometers. During this, they have to cross 4 ice glaciers and rocky mountains.
Since the peak of Shrikhand is situated at a height of 18,570 ft above sea level, there is a shortage of oxygen.
Belief of devotees regarding Shrikhand
It is believed that Lord Shiva resides on the peak of Shrikhand. There is a 72 feet high Shivling in the form of a rock here. After reaching here, the devotees do parikrama and worship it.
The first batch will leave on July 10
The first batch of devotees will leave for Shrikhand on 10th July. This time 800-800 devotees will be sent on the pilgrimage in a day. No more devotees will be sent to Shrikhand in a day. Till last year, 3000 to 3500 devotees used to go on the pilgrimage in a single day. This used to increase the crowd a lot.
Lack of oxygen ahead of Parvati Bagh
The higher the altitude the pilgrims of Shrikhand go, the less oxygen they start getting. Due to this many devotees have to return without darshan. This problem is more in some areas ahead of Parvati Bagh.
Shrikhand reached through these roads
Travelers going to Shrikhand can reach Bagipul and Jao from Rampur in Shimla district via Nirmand in Kullu district by car or bus. The distance from Shimla to Rampur is 130 km, Rampura to Nirmand is 17 km, Nirmand to Bagipul is 17 km and Bagipul to Jao is 12 km. From here onwards, the distance of 32 km has to be covered on foot.
What can pilgrims see on the way?
During the Shrikhand Yatra, there are many places on the way including Parvati Bagh, Bhim Dwar, Nain Sarovar, Bhim Bahi, Thachru, Barati Nala. There is a flower garden in Parvati Bagh, where the fragrance of flowers mesmerizes everyone. There are also many types of herbs on the way.
Administration’s preparations for Shrikhand Yatra
In view of the difficulties of Shrikhand Yatra, the administration also remains on alert mode. Shrikhand Trust Committee and Kullu District Administration have decided to make base camps at 5 places on the routes of the Yatra. The first base camp will be built in Singhgad, second Thachru, third Kunsha, fourth Bhim Dwar and fifth in Parvati Bagh.
In this, apart from sector magistrates and police officers or in-charges accompanying them, medical staff and rescue teams will also be deployed. There will be provision of medicines and oxygen here. Devotees will be sent forward only after health check-up. Arrangements for accommodation and food have also been made. Private tents have been arranged for accommodation and food have been set up at various places by the trust.
