UTTARKASHI/CHAMOLI, Oct 25: The season's first snowfall at the Yamunotri shrine in Uttarakhand on Sunday brought cheer to pilgrims visiting the temple, while Kedarnath also witnessed snowfall amid a drop in temperatures as the Char Dham Yatra entered its final phase. Rain and snowfall at Yamunotri and snowfall at Kedarnath prompted a temple committee member to advise pilgrims to carry essential medicines and take precautions while travelling to the shrines. Vinit Posti, a specially invited member of the Shri Kedarnath-Badrinath Temple Committee, appealed to pilgrims to carry all essential medicines and exercise caution during their journey. Pilgrims at Yamunotri were thrilled to witness the snowfall, with devotees who had arrived to seek the blessings of Goddess Yamuna taking the opportunity to enjoy the natural scenery amid the falling snow. Girish Uniyal, secretary of the Panch Panda Samiti, said pilgrims were visibly excited by the season's first snowfall. |