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The gods of Kedarnath are closely associated with the land itself, and these gods, nature and humans are intimately connected.

The effect of climate change on some of India’s sacred pilgrimage sites is reshaping religious beliefs.

Philippine Canadian Inquirer Threat from climate change to some of India’s sacred pilgrimage sites is reshaping religious beliefs

Hindu devotees worship at the Kedarnath Temple in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Shammi Mehra/AFP via Getty ImagesThe famous pilgrimage site of Kedarnath, located in the central Himalayas of India, is believed to be a sacred land. It has been referred to as “deva bhumi,” or the “land of the gods,” for centuries. Millions of people visit this region each year in search of divine blessings and other religious benefits as part of what is known as the Char Dham Yatra, or the pilgrimage to

“People are making a lot of pollution. Because of this, the climate is changing and the gods are beginning to punish us.”