Rudraprayag: Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Gurmeet Singh visited Kedarnath shrine, where he visited Baba Kedarnath. He also performed special Rudrabhishek and pujan, seeking blessings for the welfare of the world, the prosperity of humanity, and the sustainable development of Uttarakhand. The Governor also conducted an on-site inspection of the reconstruction work.
On Governor Gurmeet Singh’s arrival at Kedarnath Dham today, October 21st, Additional District Magistrate Shyam Singh Rana and Chief Development Officer Rajendra Singh Rawat welcomed him with a bouquet of flowers at the VIP helipad. The Governor then proceeded on foot to the temple premises, where he performed abhishek, puja, and worship of Baba Kedar. He prayed to Baba Kedar for the well-being of the citizens and the progress of the state.
Meeting with the Tirtha Purohit Samaj: Governor Gurmeet Singh met with the Tirtha Purohit Samaj at the Kedarnath temple complex. The priests welcomed the Governor with traditional chants and rituals. The Governor described it as a deeply spiritual and emotional experience. After worshipping Baba Kedar, the Governor greeted the devotees who had gathered in the temple premises. He filled the atmosphere with devotion with chants of “Baba Kedarnath ki Jai.”
“Every particle of Kedarghati is filled with Shiva. The presence of Lord Shiva is felt in the mountains here. The mind becomes absorbed in meditation as soon as one sets foot on this sacred land.” – Gurmeet Singh, Governor, Uttarakhand
Governor conducts on-site inspection of reconstruction works: Governor Gurmeet Singh also conducted on-site inspection of the ongoing reconstruction and development works at Kedarnath Dham. During this, DDMA Executive Engineer Vinay Jhinkwan provided the Governor with detailed information about the ongoing construction work at the Dham. He stated that most of the reconstruction work has been completed, and the remaining work is in the final stages.
Governor Gurmeet Singh stated that significant progress has been made in yatra management and reconstruction over the past three years. He commended the district administration, temple committee, police department, SDRF, NDRF, and all the supporting agencies, saying, “Your role in making the Chardham Yatra successful, safe, and devotee-friendly is commendable.”
Construction of the Pilgrim Purohits’ Building Complete: Governor Gurmeet Singh was informed that the construction of the buildings being built for the Pilgrim Purohits is mostly complete. Issues related to land and building allocation have been resolved. The Governor specifically praised the temple committee and the district administration for this coordinated effort.
Praised the officers and employees for their dedication and commitment: The Governor met with the officers, security personnel, and staff on duty in Kedarnath and boosted their morale. He stated that the administration, police, and service teams are playing a vital role in ensuring a comfortable pilgrimage experience for all pilgrims. He encouraged everyone, saying, “All employees should work with complete dedication and service to ensure that the pilgrims do not face any inconvenience.”
The doors of Kedarnath Dham will be closed for the winter season on October 23rd. After which, Kedarnath Dham will be plunged into silence for six months. The process of closing the doors of Kedarnath Dham has already begun. Under which, on October 18, the doors of Bhukunth Bhairavnath, the area protector of Kedarnath Dham, were closed.
