Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage begins
Hemkund Sahib, Could 22
1000’s of devotees thronged Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand when the doorways of the shrine have been opened on Sunday.
Amid non secular chanting, the ‘parkash’ of the Guru Granth Sahib and ‘ardas’ have been carried out.
5,000 devotees paid obeisance on the primary day
15,000 ft altitude at which gurdwara is located
The primary batch of devotees led by Panj Pyaras was acquired by Bhai Milap Singh, head granthi of the shrine; Bhai Kulwant Singh, assistant granthi; and Gurnam Singh, supervisor.
The Garhwal Scouts Band and Punjab Band performed Gurbani adopted by the recitation of Sukhmani Sahib.
The gown of ‘Nishan Sahib’ was modified with the assistance of Military personnel, who additionally cleared the trail obstructed as a consequence of recent snowfall on Saturday.