Amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the government has imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones within 50 meters of the Kedarnath temple. The decision aims to ensure a hassle-free darshan experience for devotees.
Strict enforcement and penalties
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi announced that strict action would be taken against anyone caught using mobile phones within the temple precincts. The decision comes in response to disturbances caused by the use of mobile phones inside the temple premises affecting the darshan of devotees.
Instructions for district authorities
To ensure effective implementation of the ban, Chief Secretary Raturi has directed all district magistrates and police officers to enforce the ban on the use of mobile phones within the designated radius of the temple. The measure is to preserve the sanctity of the temple and enhance the spiritual experience of the devotees.
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The Uttarakhand state government has issued new guidelines for the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, urging devotees to register and delay during their pilgrimage to ensure a smooth and safe journey.
Requirement to register and start Yatra
The government has written to the chief secretaries of all states to publicize that no devotee should undertake the Char Dham Yatra without registration.
A call for cooperation and respect
Uttarakhand Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar has asked Director Generals of Police across the states not to send any VIPs for Char Dham Darshan till May 31 due to unexpected crowd. The authorities pledged to ensure a smooth and safe journey for the devotees and urged everyone to behave respectfully and maintain the sanctity of the pilgrimage.
