Chardham Yatra 2024: In view of the increasing crowd on Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand government has taken a big decision. Uttarakhand government has banned VIP darshan till 31 May. Along with this, it has been decided to close offline registration in Haridwar and Rishikesh till May 19. Chardham Yatra started on 10th May.
Registration is mandatory for devotees
Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has issued a letter banning VIP darshan till May 31. Apart from this, the government has made registration of devotees mandatory for easy darshan of Chardham. Now darshan will take place on the day of registration. Earlier, on April 30, the Chief Secretaries of the states had written a letter ordering to stop the system of VIP darshan till May 25.
Videos cannot be made within 200 meters of the temple.
Earlier, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi had instructed all the District Magistrates and police officers that the devotees coming on the Yatra cannot make videos or use mobile phones within a radius of 200 meters of the temple. If someone is found using a mobile then the police will stop him and action can also be taken against him.