More than one lakh pilgrims flock to Kedarnath after opening, causing major traffic congestion
The high number of pilgrims at Kedarnath Dham has caused traffic jams at various points along the route, particularly in
The high number of pilgrims at Kedarnath Dham has caused traffic jams at various points along the route, particularly in areas like Byunggad, Fata, and Jamu.
More than 1.83667 lakh pilgrims from across India and abroad have visited Kedarnath Dham, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, since its doors opened to devotees on May 10. The influx of visitors has led to significant traffic congestion on the Yatra route.(PTI)
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The district administration and police are actively working to manage the situation.(X/@pushkardhami)
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The large number of pilgrims has resulted in traffic jams at several points along the route, especially in areas like Byunggad, Fata, and Jamu.(PTI)
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