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Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the first group of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the tourist accommodation house in Tanakpur. On this occasion, the Chief Minister welcomed the pilgrims traditionally and presented them souvenirs related to the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand.
The Chief Minister interacted with all the devotees who came from 11 states and warmly welcomed them to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Shri Dhami said that not everyone gets the privilege of visiting Kailash Mansarovar, it is not just a religious ritual but a path of spiritual awakening. He said that by participating in this unique journey, the devotees are not just taking the journey but also the feeling of dedication.
The Chief Minister said that Lord Shiva resides in every particle of the sacred land of Uttarakhand. This journey is no longer just a geographical route, but with the visionary leadership and determination of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, it has become a powerful medium to meet Lord Shiva by transcending the boundaries. The journey which earlier used to take seven days or more, has now become possible in just a few hours.
The Chief Minister said that the Uttarakhand government is fully dedicated to making this journey smooth, safe and convenient. Health, accommodation, food, security and other necessary facilities have been strengthened at every stop so that the devotees do not face any kind of inconvenience. The Chief Minister prayed to Lord Bholenath for a successful, auspicious and safe journey of all the pilgrims.
On this occasion, all the devotees expressed their gratitude for the cordial behavior of the people of Champawat and praised the excellent arrangements of the Uttarakhand Government for making the Yatra memorable and safe.
During this, Commissioner Kumaon Division Deepak Rawat, IG ITBP and Public Relations Officer Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Sanjay Gunjiyal,
Inspector General of Police, Kumaon Division, Riddhim Aggarwal, Managing Director, Kumaon Division Development Corporation, Vineet Tomar, District Magistrate, Champawat, Manish Kumar, District Magistrate, Pithoragarh, Vinod Goswami, Superintendent of Police, Champawat, Ajay Ganapati were present.
