Kedarnath Dham Opens Amid ‘Har Har Mahadev’ Chants, CM Dhami Performs Puja
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By thecommonsvoice
The doors of the world-famous Kedarnath Dham were officially opened for devotees at 8:00 AM on April 22, 2026, marking the start of the pilgrimage season.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his wife Geeta Dhami, attended the ceremony and performed special prayers for the state's happiness and prosperity.
The temple was adorned with over 50 quintals of flowers, as Vedic hymns, rituals, and chants of "Baba Kedar" echoed among thousands of pilgrims.
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) introduced digital systems like online registration and tokens for smooth darshan; mobile phones are banned.