Chardham Yatra 2020 from July 1: Uttarakhand Chardham Devasthanam Board Issues Guidelines for Pilgrims
Uttarakhand government will begin 2020 Char Dham Yatra for the residents of the state from July 1, Uttarakhand Chardham Devasthanam Board said on Monday. The board has also issued a standard operating procedure for Chardham Yatra, which includes a visit to the Kedarnath temple.
Dehradun, June 29: Uttarakhand government will begin 2020 Char Dham Yatra for the residents of the state from July 1, Uttarakhand Chardham Devasthanam Board said on Monday. The board has also issued a standard operating procedure for Chardham Yatra, which includes a visit to the Kedarnath temple. SOP on Preventive Measures to Contain Spread of COVID-19 At Religious Places.
According to the guidelines issued by the state, e-pass is applicable for residents of state only and is valid only for darshan at the temple during a visit to the shrine. The order added that if a person has symptoms similar to COVID-19, then the pilgrim should avoid visiting the shrine.
Guidelines to Uttarakhand State Pilgrims to Visit Uttarakhand Char Dham:
- The validity of yatra e-pass is two days.
- Once the pilgrim visits shrine, the e-pass will be null and void.
- Yatra e-pass can be obtained at https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in.
- During the visit to the shrine, if pilgrim feels any COVID-19 symptoms should immediately inform the administration.
- Pilgrims should wash their hands and foot before entering the shrine.
Full Guidelines to Visit Uttarakhand Char Dham:
Meanwhile, at present, till Monday total COVID-19 infection cases in the hill state stood 2,823 out of which 2,018 have recovered from the respiratory infection. Till now, 38 have died due to the disease.
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