The sacred Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand was thrown open to devotees on Friday morning with the opening of the portals at 7 am. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the opening ceremony that was held under an elaborate security setup.
The opening marks the beginning of the Char Dham Yatra in the Uttarakhand which includes pilgrimages to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines.