Shrawani Mela Begins at Kedarnath's Shiromani Lord Shiva Temple
Summary
The 38-day Shrawani Mela at Kedarnath's Shiromani Lord Shiva Temple is set to begin, expecting around 5 million devotees from Nepal and India. Preparations including safety, health, and infrastructure have been completed for the large religious event.
Key Points
- The 38-day Shrawani Mela will commence at Kedarnath's Shiromani Lord Shiva Temple.
- Approximately 5 million domestic and Indian devotees are expected to attend the fair.
- Over 60,000 Indian tourists are expected during the event with donation collections estimated above 10 million rupees.
- Preparations involve 14 sub-committees, health coordination with the Nepali Army and hospital, installation of 55 CCTV cameras, and road upgrades.
- An old age home with 50-person capacity is targeted for completion this year at a cost of 25 million rupees.
