Rudraprayag/Chamoli: Uttarakhand Governor Dhal Singh Bisen visited the Badri-Kedar shrines for the first time after taking the oath of office. During his trip, he first reached Kedarnath Dham to pay homage to Lord Kedarnath and offered prayers following full rituals. Thereafter, he arrived at Badrinath Dham with his family, offering prayers to Lord Badri Vishal for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of the state and the nation. Office-bearers of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee welcomed him at Badrinath Dham.
At Kedarnath Dham, the Governor expressed that having the privilege of visiting Lord Kedarnath was a matter of deep devotion and faith for him. Bowing to the sacred Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, he expressed his gratitude to the top leadership for granting him the opportunity to serve the state. He noted that Kedarnath Dham is a major pilgrimage center of faith for millions of devotees from across India and abroad, where a large number of pilgrims arrive every year to seek blessings. He prayed that under Lord Kedarnath’s blessings, Uttarakhand and the entire nation continue to move forward on the path of peace and prosperity.
Appeal to Make Devbhoomi Clean and Drug-Free
The Governor placed special emphasis on maintaining the sanctity of Devbhoomi and the cleanliness of religious sites. He appealed to pilgrims and tourists visiting Kedarnath to pay attention to cleanliness during their journey and support efforts to make the state drug-free.
He stated that the participation of every individual in society is essential to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and ‘Drug-Free India’. Protecting the religious identity, spiritual traditions, and cultural values of Devbhoomi is everyone’s collective responsibility.
Emphasis on Development Alongside Environmental Protection
After visiting Kedarnath, Governor Dhal Singh Bisen arrived at Badrinath Dham with his family and offered prayers to Lord Badri Vishal, seeking prosperity and happiness for the country and state. During his visit, he remarked that Uttarakhand is not only a land of natural beauty, but also a sacred Devbhoomi that bestows moral values, spiritual consciousness, and a rich cultural heritage upon the nation.
The Governor stressed the necessity of conserving the state’s folk culture, traditions, and historical heritage. He stated that environmental protection must be prioritized alongside development activities. Everyone must fulfill their duty to preserve the sanctity of religious sites and safeguard natural heritage.
