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Kedarnath Temple reopens today, no 'darshan' permitted amid COVID-19 crisis
Kedarnath Temple reopened on Wednesday morning at 6.10 am. Only 16 people, including the chief priest of the temple, were present when the portals of the temple were opened. Howere, 'darshan' for the devotees has not been allowed due to the nation-wide lockdown imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus oandemic. The temple gates have been decorated as its portals opened today.
Kedarnath Temple reopens amid COVID-19 lockdown
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The chief priest of Kedarnath Temple along with some followers had on Monday taken the Baba Kedarnath’s idol to the shrine.
Kedarnath Temple reopens amid COVID-19 lockdown
Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Culture and Tourism in Uttarakhand, had on Tuesday said, “Our tourism has impacted due to lockdown in wake of COVID-19, but our temples are opened."
Kedarnath Temple reopens today
The authorities decided to defer the pilgrimage in the wake of the virus outbreak in a bid to ensure the safety of pilgrims.
Kedarnath Temple reopens
The dates for the pilgrimage are usually decided around the occasion of Shivratri in February and as per the Hindu Panchang.
Kedarnath Temple reopens
Uttarakhand has recorded 52 positive cases of COVID-19 so far, according to the state Health Department informed in a bulletin.
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