As excitement builds for the Char Dham Yatra, Badrinath-Kedarnath Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi delivered a clear message to digital influencers: respect the sanctity or stay away. In Dehradun on Thursday, he unveiled preparations while condemning video frenzy at holy sites.
Pilgrims face undue delays from vlogger hordes, Dwivedi observed, a malaise affecting India’s tirthas. ‘This turns devotion into spectacle,’ he said. Official blueprints from recent summits will soon clamp down on such antics, prioritizing worshippers.
The yatra calendar is locked: April 23 for Badrinath at 6 AM; Maha Shivratri for Kedarnath; Akshaya Tritiya for Gangotri and Yamunotri. Rigorous planning by agencies guarantees smooth facilitation. Security upgrades, including central force requests, fortify the framework.
Dwivedi’s vision emphasizes accessibility for global faithful. With groundwork solid, the 2024 edition vows an interruption-free pilgrimage, blending tradition with modern management for ultimate pilgrim satisfaction.