BKTC advance team reaches Badrinath to begin Chardham Yatra preparations

ANI April 7, 2025 181 views

A dedicated 30-member advance team from the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has reached Badrinath Dham to begin critical infrastructure preparations. Led by Junior Engineer Girish Rawat, the team will focus on restoration, beautification, and ensuring smooth facilities for pilgrims. The Badrinath temple doors are set to open on May 4th, marking the start of the annual Chardham Yatra. After completing work in Badrinath, the team will proceed to Kedarnath after April 10th.

"The advance team will carry out comprehensive repair and beautification work" - Dr. Harish Gaur, BKTC Media In-charge
Dehradun, April 7: As part of the preparations for the upcoming Chardham Yatra, a 30-member advance team of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) reached Badrinath Dham on Monday to oversee and begin restoration and infrastructural arrangements ahead of the annual pilgrimage, said an official statement.

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30-member BKTC team arrives at Badrinath for annual pilgrimage preparations

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Comprehensive restoration work planned across temple premises

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Badrinath Dham doors to open on May 4th

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Team will move to Kedarnath after April 10th

The move follows the recent visit by BKTC Chief Executive Officer Vijay Prasad Thapliyal, who reached Badrinath Dham on March 27 to inspect the preparedness for the Yatra. Acting on his directives, the advance team, led by the Temple Committee's Junior Engineer Girish Rawat, departed from Nrisinha Temple in Joshimath earlier in the day and arrived at Badrinath Dham by afternoon.

In the press release issued, BKTC media in-charge Dr Harish Gaur said that the advance team of the temple committee will carry out repair work including beautification work, electricity, drinking water, communication system, cleanliness in Badrinath Dham, rest houses, offices, various worship counters, darshan line, reception office, around the temple premises, beautification work, and cleanliness.

The advance team left for Badrinath Dham from Nrisinha Temple Joshimath this morning and reached Badrinath Dham in the afternoon. Soon after 10th April, the advance team of BKTC will depart for Kedarnath Dham from Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath.

The weather is clear in Badrinath Dham, although snow can still be seen in some places and on the nearby hills.

It is worth mentioning that the doors of Badrinath Dham are opening on 4th May. The state government is preparing for the Chardham Yatra before the Yatra, while preparations are being made continuously at the BKTC level for the Yatra.

After Badrinath, now after 10th April, the advance team of the temple committee will also depart for Kedarnath.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Great to see preparations starting early this year! Last year's yatra was so well organized. Hope they improve the drinking water facilities near the temple premises. Jai Badri Vishal! 🙏
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Priya M.
The advance team is doing important work but I wish they would focus more on eco-friendly solutions. Too much plastic waste during yatra season harms the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
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Ankit S.
Just booked my tickets for May! Can't wait to visit after 3 years. Hope they complete all restoration work before opening. The photos of snow-covered hills look amazing ❄️
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Sunita R.
My family has been going to Badrinath for generations. So happy to see the temple committee taking such detailed preparations. The cleanliness initiatives are much needed!
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Vikram J.
Good move sending teams to both Badrinath and Kedarnath. The infrastructure at Kedarnath especially needs attention after last year's heavy rains. Safety should be top priority.
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Meena P.
Planning to take my elderly parents this year. Hope they make proper arrangements for senior citizens - more resting areas and medical facilities would be helpful.

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