Yamunotri, Kedarnath receive season’s first snowfall
The Yamunotri and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand, India, experienced their first snowfall of the season, drawing excitement from pilgrims. Local authorities have advised caution as the Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage nears its conclusion.
Why it matters
The event highlights the impact of seasonal weather on religious tourism and the local economy in the Himalayan region.
Yamunotri, Kedarnath receive season’s first snowfall left A view of Kedarnath Dham following the snowfall. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bz0b92/article71624158.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261025364L.jpg ANI Rudraprayag, Oct 25 (ANI): A view of Kedarnath Dham following the second snowfall within a week, intensifying the cold in the region, in Rudraprayag on Sunday. (ANI Video Grab) 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 Uttarkashi/Chamoli The season's first snowfall at the Yamunotri shrine in Uttarakhand on Sunday (October 25, 2026) brought cheer to pilgrims visiting the temple, while Kedarnath also witnessed snowfall as the Char Dham Yatra entered its final phase. 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.
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