News India Live, Digital Desk:The famous Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand has started from April 30. This year the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has issued some new rules for the devotees, which will be mandatory to follow. Those who violate the rules may have to pay a fine of up to Rs 5000. Let’s know what these new rules are.
Important dates of Chardham Yatra:
- The doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri: 30 April
- Kedarnath Dham doors: 2 May
- Badrinath Dham doors: 4 May
Ban in temple complex:
- There is a strict ban on taking photographs and making video calling in the Badrinath temple complex.
- Those who break the rules will be fined up to Rs 5000.
Why the video calling and photo ban?
- According to the temple administration, due to photo and video calling, unnecessary crowd in the temple premises increases, causing discomfort and philosophy to other devotees.
Registration required for Chardham Yatra:
- Online or offline registration is mandatory to participate in the journey.
- Darshan will not be allowed without registration.
Parking system:
- Separate parking will be available for pilgrims’ vehicles.
- Challan will be done on those who park vehicles on the roads.
Registration check:
- Registration will be investigated at Gauchar, Pandukeshwar, Mana Pass and BRO Chowk in Chamoli district.
- Time slot tokens will be given for darshan.
Control of Prasad shops:
- Only those shopkeepers who have been setting up shops for the last 25-30 years will be allowed for crowd control around the temple.
Slot system for darshan:
- A time slot system has been implemented for arrangements for darshan in the temple.
Health Advisory and Oxygen Facility:
- QR codes of health information will be installed in 13 languages in hotels and dharamshalas.
- The arrangement of oxygen concentrator will be mandatory in all establishments.
