Suniel Shetty has shared a positive account of his Char Dham Yatra experience after reaching Rishikesh, saying the pilgrimage arrangements were smooth despite heavy crowds and intense heat. The actor said traffic management, police presence and other arrangements were working well as thousands of pilgrims gathered for the annual religious journey. He also said he plans to undertake the Char Dham pilgrimage during his next visit.
Suniel Shetty praises Char Dham Yatra arrangements
According to the Money Control, Suniel Shetty spoke about the ongoing Char Dham Yatra after arriving in Rishikesh. He said his experience was different from the usual complaints about crowding, traffic and poor planning during the pilgrimage season.“People often hear complaints about traffic congestion, overcrowding, and poor arrangements during the pilgrimage, but my experience was completely different,” he shared.He said the yatra begins from Rishikesh, where thousands of pilgrims from across India had gathered. Despite the rush, he said the situation appeared well managed.“The Char Dham Yatra begins from Rishikesh, where thousands of pilgrims from across the country have gathered. Despite this large influx, traffic management and other arrangements in the city are well-organized. The police are working round the clock to maintain order,” he said.The actor also acknowledged the challenge of heat and heavy crowds.“Despite the intense heat and heavy crowd, pilgrims are not facing any major difficulties,” he said, while appreciating the work being done on the ground.
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Suniel Shetty also said he wants to join the pilgrimage himself. “I plan to undertake the Char Dham pilgrimage during my next visit,” he said.The yatra officially gained momentum after the Kedarnath Temple reopened on April 22. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the reopening event.The temple was decorated for the occasion, and rituals were performed with devotion. The full Char Dham circuit includes Badrinath Temple, Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple. Gangotri and Yamunotri opened earlier on Akshaya Tritiya.This year, authorities have focused on making the pilgrimage safer and smoother. Steps include online registrations, stronger crowd management and efforts to promote a cleaner, greener yatra.Suniel’s comments came as a positive note amid the large turnout. His remarks highlighted the arrangements in Rishikesh and the work of officials managing one of India’s busiest pilgrimage seasons.
