Pushkar Singh Dhami visits Badrinath Dham to review pilgrimage progress

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Badrinath Dham on Sunday to offer prayers at the Shri Badri Vishal temple and review the progress of the Char Dham pilgrimage. Dhami noted that the first phase of the pilgrimage was historic, with approximately 51 lakh devotees having already visited the shrines.

During his visit, the Chief Minister participated in the Devbhumi Cultural Festival and the Shri Badrinath Katha Mahotsav. He was seen engaging with local traditions, including joining a Chachani dance in Bamani village and interacting with pilgrims and shopkeepers while sampling local milk and jalebi.

Dhami emphasized that the state government is focused on ensuring smooth travel and efficient darshan for pilgrims during the second phase of the pilgrimage following the monsoon season. He stated that roadwork and infrastructure improvements along the pilgrimage routes are ongoing to facilitate a seamless journey for devotees.