93,500 children up to 10 years visited Chardham, 43 thousand foreigners took blessings
Summary
The ongoing Chardham Yatra, which commenced on April 22, has seen a significant influx of youth in the past two and a half months. Over 15 lakh individuals between the ages of 20 and 40 have embarked on the pilgrimage to the sacred Chardham sites. Additionally, more than 13 lakh devotees above the age of 50 have also made their way to these revered destinations. The presence of such a large number of young Yatris underscores the enduring popularity and spiritual significance of the Chardham Yatra.
Expansion
During this year’s Chardham Yatra, an impressive number of 93,500 children, aged 10 years and below, have embarked on the journey alongside their families. These statistics demonstrate the widespread enthusiasm among not only the older generation and the youth but also among the younger children for the Chardham Yatra. According to the tourism department’s report, the pilgrimage to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib has been taking place from April 22 to June 30. The total count of pilgrims participating in the yatra has exceeded 33 lacks, with over 50 lakh registrations being recorded.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, the unwavering faith of devotees propelled them forward on the sacred Chardham Yatra, which began on April 22 and is approaching the two-and-a-half-month mark. Notably, the majority of visitors to the Chardhams have been youths, with over 15 lakh individuals between the ages of 20 and 40 undertaking the pilgrimage. Additionally, more than 13 lakh devotees above the age of 50 have paid their respects at these revered sites. Remarkably, a significant number of children, approximately 93,500 aged between one and ten years, have also accompanied their relatives on this spiritual journey to Chardham.
43 thousand foreigners have visited
In addition to domestic visitors, the Chardham Yatra has also attracted a significant number of foreign travelers from 107 countries. Impressively, around 43 thousand individuals from various nations have made their way to the sacred sites of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Among the countries represented, Nepal, the USA, and Malaysia have seen the highest number of visitors.
Most of the devotees came from these states
During this year’s Chardham Yatra, Maharashtra has emerged as the state with the highest number of pilgrims. Alongside Maharashtra, a significant influx of devotees has also been observed from states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar. These states have contributed a large number of visitors who have embarked on the Chardham Yatra, highlighting the widespread participation and enthusiasm from different regions across India.
Number of pilgrims visiting Dham
Kedarnath 10,94,671
Badrinath 9,99,640
Gangotri 5,84,112
Yamunotri 4,97,295
Hemkund Sahib 1,12,845
Registration so far for Chardhams, Hemkund Sahib
Kedarnath-16,59,004
Badrinath-15,24,393
Gangotri-8,85,432
Yamunotri – 8,16,968
Hemkund Sahib-1,83,852
