Dehradun: Preparations for the Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand have now intensified. The UT government has started the online registration process for the convenience of the pilgrims. From March 6, devotees can register themselves through the official portal and mobile app. This year a large number of devotees from the country and upalong are expected to reach Uttarakhand. The wardship says that by registering in advance, arrangements will be handled largest during the journey and the passengers will moreover get convenience.
What is the significance of Yatra?
Chardham Yatra is counted among the most important pilgrimages of Hindu religion. During this yatra, devotees visit four major Dhams located in Uttarakhand – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. These temples situated surrounded the upper hills of the Himalayas are considered extremely sacred. There is a religious weighing that by visiting these places one gets self-rule from the sins of life and the mind gets spiritual peace. This is the reason why every year lakhs of devotees come to participate in this yatra despite the difficult hilly roads.
When will the Yatra start this year?
Chardham Yatra will start from April 19. On this day, on the refreshing occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples will be opened for the devotees. After this, the doors of Kedarnath Dham on 22nd April and Badrinath temple on 23rd April will moreover be opened for darshan. As soon as the doors open, a large number of devotees set out to visit these holy places and the unshortened zone is filled with religious enthusiasm.
How can online registration be done?
It is mandatory to register surpassing going on pilgrimage. Devotees can hands register through the official website of Uttarakhand government or ‘Tourist Care Uttarakhand’ mobile app. For this, passengers have to enter information like their name, mobile number, identity vellum and stage of journey. After completion of registration, passengers receive a digital registration card, which is required to be shown during the journey.
Will there be a facility for offline registration?
The state government has moreover made offline arrangements for those devotees who are unable to register online. According to the information, special counters will be opened at many places including Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun from April 17. Here passengers will be worldly-wise to get themselves registered by showing their documents. The wardship says that helplines and assistance centers will moreover be set up for the convenience of the pilgrims.
Why is the registration system considered necessary?
During the Chardham Yatra, a large number of devotees reach the hilly areas, due to which many times prod and security related challenges arise. Keeping this in mind, the government has made registration mandatory. This makes it easier for the wardship to estimate the number of passengers and make necessary arrangements. It moreover becomes easier to identify and squire passengers in specimen of emergency.
