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More than twice the number of tourists have visited the Char Dham in Uttarakhand this year, where yatra started in May. Kedarnath, which like Gangotri and Yamunotri, started receiving pilgrims on May 10, leads with 4.24 lakh visitors. However, the number of deaths has also risen.
Chariot-related accidents in NK region raise concerns: Eight devotees killed in annual fairs during jatra season due to chariot accidents. Lack of awareness among devotees highlighted. Suggestions for precautionary measures shared by seer Rudramuni Swamiji and retired teacher Ramakant Kamatagi.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Uttarakhand government has made registration mandatory for all pilgrims coming on the Chardham Yatra. The state Chief Secretary Radha Raturi on Wednesday issued an advisory for mandatory registration. India News | Uttarakhand Govt Makes Registration Mandatory for Chardham Yatra Pilgrims.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. As per the order, the maximum number of horses and mules going from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri and vice versa has been determined to be 800, while the time for the movement of horses and mules has been determined to be 4 am to 5 pm. India News | Uttarkashi: Authorities Issue Orders to Limit the Use of Horses, Mules for Char Dham Yatra.
At least 29 pilgrims have died, primarily due to heart-related complications, during the Char Dham yatra's initial nine days. The toll includes deaths in Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath, with authorities taking measures to ensure pilgrim safety, including restricting the movement of horses and mules.