The number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dhams in Uttarakhand has exceeded 50 lakh for the first time. The famous pilgrimage sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri have attracted a record number of pilgrims from both India and abroad. Additionally, over 5.41 lakh vehicles have reached the Char Dhams. Kedarnath Dham received the highest number of pilgrims, followed by Badrinath Dham, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Hemkund Sahib also saw over 1.77 lakh devotees. The police are committed to ensuring the safety and smooth functioning of the Yatra.
In November 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the reconstructed Shri Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi at the premises of the Kedarnath Temple in