Dehradun, June 27 (HS). Devbhoomi… this is the path of faith. Bare feet, long journey, hilly path and the frenzied chant of Har Har Mahadev, Bam-Bam Bhole. From the hills to the plains, this destination of wishes continues unabated. Devotees overwhelmed by the glory of Devadhidev Shri Kedarnath take this path to fulfill their wishes. The experience of the world famous Chardham Yatra of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is an amazing adventure. This path of devotion will give wings to tourism and the state of Uttarakhand will emerge as an economic power on the world stage.
Devbhoomi marks the spiritual opulence and beauty of India on the global stage for its natural aura along with its religious significance. The famous Jyotirlinga of Lord Bholenath, Kedarnath, is situated in this picturesque environment. One of the 12 famous Jyotirlingas, Lord Shiva in his Rudra form is seated as Swayambhu Shiva in Kedarnath Dham situated at an altitude of 3584 meters. Kedarnath Dham, situated in Rudraprayag district of the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, is synonymous with the faith and spiritual consciousness of the world. Among the pilgrims coming on the Chardham Yatra, the craze is the highest for Kedarnath Dham. These days, a wave of faith is visible on the path of devotion regarding the Chardham Yatra. At the same time, officials from the administration to the government level are at ground zero for the convenience of the devotees and the Yatra is going on smoothly. So far 27 lakh 24 thousand 679 pilgrims have come in the Chardham Yatra which started on May 10. According to the report released from the Chardham Yatra Control Room, till date the highest number of 9 lakh 90 thousand 340 pilgrims have paid obeisance at Kedarnath Dham. While 784260 devotees have paid obeisance at Badrinath Dham, 4 lakh 61 thousand 157 devotees have paid obeisance at Yamunotri Dham and 4 lakh 88 thousand 922 devotees have paid obeisance at Gangotri Dham. Meanwhile, till date one lakh 14 thousand 927 devotees have paid obeisance at Hemkund Sahib.
Religious tourism has got a new identity as facilities increase with respect for faith
The craze for the world famous Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand is increasing year by year. With the increase in facilities along with respect for faith, religious tourism in Uttarakhand has got a new identity. If the pilgrims coming from all over the country and the world on the Char Dham Yatra these days have a good experience, then the number of pilgrims will increase in the coming years.