In Kedarnath Dham, The crowd of devotees thronged even after heavy rains
The weather in Kedarnath Dham has been unfavorable since morning, with continuous rain and snowfall. Despite this, a large number of devotees are still flocking to catch a glimpse of Baba Kedar. As of 6 am, 1520 devotees have been sent to Kedarnath from Sonprayag. Meanwhile, those who are already present in the Dham are being allowed to have darshan.
Devotees who have booked worship are able to participate in them from 5 am to 11 am in Kedarnath. However, due to the large number of people present, only Shodshopachar Abhishek Puja is being conducted after the doors are opened. The religious darshan begins at 5 am and continues until 3 pm. Following this, the Shringar Darshan is available from 5 pm until the evening aarti.
Ever since the doors of Baba’s temple in Kedarnath were opened, it has been frequently snowing in the afternoon, causing inconvenience for visitors. This has posed a significant challenge for the administration and police in terms of making necessary arrangements.
According to the SDM Ajayveer Singh and GMVN Regional Manager Sudarshan Khatri, the ongoing snowfall is causing damage to the tents set up in the area. Additionally, the pedestrian route from Lincholi to Kedarnath and Kedarpuri is becoming muddy, likely due to the precipitation.
A large number of devotees are flocking to the area behind the Kedarnath temple to catch a glimpse of the giant divine rock. During the natural calamity, this rock played a crucial role in protecting the temple from the floodwaters of the Mandakini River. The rock is an impressive sight, measuring about six feet in height and more than ten feet in length.
According to Srinivas Posti, the pilgrimage priest of Kedarnath, the origin of the giant rock that played a critical role in protecting the temple during the devastating flood remains a mystery. Following the calamity, on September 11, the temple doors were reopened, and the rock was given the name Divya Shila.
