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The popularity of Kedarnath is not only due to religious beliefs but also due to its immense natural beauty and the grandeur that has changed after reconstruction. The Kedarnath reconstruction projects initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have equipped the temple complex with modern facilities, making the experience of pilgrims more pleasant and organized than ever before.
The snow-capped peaks behind the temple, the gurgling flow of the Mandakini River, and the chants of “Har Har Mahadev” resonating in the air – all together create a spiritual energy that can only be felt through experience, not in words.
This flow of pilgrims has not stopped yet. The administration expects that this number will increase even more rapidly in the coming weeks and the total number of people visiting Kedarnath may cross 15 lakh this year – which will be the largest figure till date.
For this, the state government and administration have left no stone unturned in their preparations. For the convenience of the travellers, helicopter services, health camps, better accommodation arrangements and security arrangements have been kept at a high level.
The records being broken at Kedarnath Dham are not just a matter of statistics, but it shows that even in the age of modernity, the soul of India still resides in the depths of faith. While the world is in a race, lakhs of people are bowing down in the lap of the Himalayas in search of peace and salvation.
It is not just a journey, but a calling of the soul – one that resonates in the valleys of Kedarnath every year:
“Hail Kedarnath, hail Mahadev!”
