The Char Dham Yatra, which began in Uttarakhand on May 10, is seeing a huge rush of pilgrims prompting authorities to make registration mandatory.
Uttarakhand is witnessing a huge rush of pilgrims for the Char Dham Yatra, the pilgrimage of foul holy sites in the state - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. (PTI Photo)
Many videos have surfaced on social media that show long queues of people heading to Uttarakhand for the annual pilgrimage. (ANI Photo)
Keeping in view the huge rush, the Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for devotees to register for the pilgrimage. (PTI)
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said a letter is being sent to all states, informing them that devotees without registration will not be allowed to participate in the pilgrimage. (ANI Photo)
Police teams have been deployed along the yatra route to check and verify the registration of pilgrims. Those without relevant documents won't be allowed to enter. (PTI Photo)
Authorities have already launched 'Operation Maryada' in Rudraprayag district to maintain decency on the journey. (PTI Photo)
The Char Dham Yatra commenced in Uttarakhand on May 10. It holds profound spiritual significance in Hinduism. (PTI Photo)
