Close to 300 pilgrims reached the revered shrine of Kedarnath after the heavy rains had make the pilgrimage to the Kedarnath valley difficult. Out of 304 pilgrims that visited the shrine, 253 were men, 38 women and 13 children. The total number of pilgrims those who have visited Kedarnath this year is close to 2,50,000 and the number is expected to increase during the second phase of the pilgrimage in September.
The Panch Kedar shrines of Tungnath and Madmaheshwar was also visited by devotees to worship Lord Shiva.
Published Date: July 21, 2016