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Hemkunt Sahib Yatra likely to resume later this month

Patiala: The yatra of Hemkunt Sahib, a Sikh religious place in Uttarakhand, is likely to resume by later this month if the situation improves at the ground. “The Shri Hemkunt Sahib Management Trust (SHSMT) and

The yatra was stopped in June after flash floods created havoc in the hilly areas of the state.

Hemkunt Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh meditated before his incarnation as the 10th Sikh guru, is one of the most revered places in the religion.

Every year, the doors of Hemkunt Sahib open for pilgrims from June 1 to October 5.

The Gurdwara located at an altitude of 4,632.96 metres (15,200.0 ft) remains closed during winter as environmental conditions are not suitable for pilgrimage.

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