PM Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Jagathguru Adi Shankara and also performed pooja here at the Kedarnath Temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the holy Temple today is the beginning day of Karthika Masam the most auspicious period to perform pooja to Lord Shiva.
PM Modi’s visit comes days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid a visit to Uttarakhand, and offered prayers at the temple.
Modi has unveiled the samadhi of Sri Adi Shankaracharya and his statue.
The temple is heavily decked up ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. Apart from that, thousands of devotees were seen visiting the holy site.
Apart from this, security arrangements have also been tightened up ahead of the PM’s visit.
The visuals show a colourful sight from Kedarnath which will shut its door from November 6 after which no one will be allowed to enter the temple.
Modis visit holds major prominence as Uttarakhand will soon witness the Assembly election.
