Uttarakhand. Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra from Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara Complex Rishikesh. The Governor and the Chief Minister paid obeisance at the Gurudwara and wished for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. He extended best wishes to all the devotees going on the Hemkund Yatra. The Governor said that today is a very auspicious day for the commencement of Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji Yatra, the first batch led by Panj Pyaras is leaving for Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji Yatra and I heartily congratulate all the devotees on this auspicious occasion. And I wish you all the best. He said that this journey is a journey of reverence, devotion and faith for all of us, a journey to make life blessed.
The Governor said that all of you devotees should also get this opportunity to make your life blessed by getting the holy darshan of Shri Hemkund Sahib ji, amidst the seven peaks of the Himalayas, amidst the waves of Amrit Sarovar, with the divine flag of Holy Shri Nishan Sahib fluttering. Has happened.
Recalling the Sikh Gurus, the Governor said that the art of war, war strategy, ‘Nishchay kar apni jeet karo’, the education to win victory, the education to stay away from condemnation, backbiting, the education to serve the needy, the education to save, The teachers have given us the knowledge of weapons, the education of horse riding, the education of staying away from drugs. He said that following the path of self-respect, courage, sacrifice, hard work and service, the message of ‘1.25 lakh to one fight’ is the essence of the teachings of indomitable courage.
The Governor told the devotees present there from India and abroad that this land of Uttarakhand is a rich land of Guru tradition. He said that every traveler coming to Shri Hemkund Sahib is our brand ambassador, it is our endeavor that every devotee leaves here satisfied, it is a matter of great pleasure for us that more than two thousand devotees visit Shri Hemkund Sahib. Registration is done. On this occasion, the Governor also paid tribute to the great souls who discovered Sri Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara and expressed happiness over the work, arrangements and health ATMs being made by the state government for the yatra and on the yatra route.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that all necessary arrangements have been made by the state government for the pilgrims going on pilgrimage to Hemkund Sahib. He has appealed to all the devotees to get their health tests done before going on the yatra. The Chief Minister said that the Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand is also at its peak. Last year more than 50 lakh devotees visited Chardham Yatra. Even more devotees are expected to come for Chardham Yatra this year. The Chief Minister said that it is the endeavor of the state government that all possible arrangements have been made to ensure that the devotees coming to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand do not face any kind of trouble.
Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for laying the foundation stone of the ropeway for Shri Kedarnath and Shri Hemkund Sahib, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that with the construction of these two ropeways, the journey will be smooth and easy. After the commencement of the Karnprayag-Rishikesh rail line, the journey to Hemkund Sahib will be more convenient. On this occasion, Cabinet Ministers Satpal Maharaj, Prem Chand Aggarwal, Subodh Uniyal, MP and former Chief Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Mayor Rishikesh Anita Mamgai, members of the Women’s Commission were present. President Kusum Kandwal and President of Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Management Trust Narendrajit Singh Bindra were present.
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