Adi Kailash Yatra Begins: Historical and Mythological Significance

The Adi Kailash Yatra has officially commenced, with the first batch of 49 pilgrims arriving at the Dharchula base camp en route to Jolingkong, which offers a breathtaking view of the sacred peak. "The initial group of 49 pilgrims, comprising 32 men and 17 women from various parts of the country, reached the yatra's base camp at Dharchula," reported Vijay Nath Shukla, the general manager of Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN). These pilgrims are journeying towards the Shiv-Parvati temple, situated alongside a lake at an elevation of 18,500 ft in Jolingkong,...