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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Prays at Badrinath, Reviews Pilgrimage Arrangements
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Badrinath temple.
He prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people in his state.
Badrinath is one of four important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand.
The other sites are Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath.
Dhami also attended a religious event called the Badrinath Katha Mahotsav.
He said the second part of this year’s Char Dham pilgrimage had started.
According to Dhami, a record number of devotees had visited the four shrines so far this year.
He told officials to make the pilgrimage safer and better organized.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers at Shri Badrinath Dham on September 20, 2026.
Dhami sought blessings for Uttarakhand’s peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being.
He attended the Badrinath Katha Mahotsav organized by a Surat Gurukul branch.
Dhami said the second phase of the Char Dham Yatra had begun.
He directed officials to strengthen arrangements for a smooth, safe and organized pilgrimage.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Badrinath Dham.
- What
- He offered prayers, attended the Badrinath Katha Mahotsav and directed officials to strengthen pilgrimage arrangements.
- Where
- Shri Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- When
- Sunday, September 20, 2026.
- Why
- He sought blessings for the state’s people and emphasized safe, smooth and organized pilgrimage arrangements.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
- Location
- Shri Badrinath Dham, Chamoli district
- Visit date
- September 20, 2026
- Religious event
- Badrinath Katha Mahotsav
- Pilgrimage
- The second phase of the Char Dham Yatra began
- Government priority
- Safe, smooth and well-organized pilgrimage arrangements
- Devotee turnout
- Dhami said a record number of devotees had visited the four shrines so far this year
Quotes
Pushkar Singh Dhami
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
“The smooth, safe and well-organised pilgrimage of the devotees is our utmost priority. Necessary directions have been given to the concerned officials to further strengthen the pilgrimage arrangements.”
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“At Shri Badrinath Dham in Chamoli, I offered prayers to Lord Badrinath and prayed for the happiness, prosperity and auspicious lives of all the residents of the state.”
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