Dehradun, Oct 8 (PTI) The number of pilgrims visiting the Kedarnath Dham on Wednesday surpassed its previous records as 16.56 lakh devotees paid their obeisance at the temple during the ongoing Chardham Yatra so far.

The Chardham Yatra, which was slowed down due to rain and disaster, has now picked up its pace again.

For the past few days, Uttarakhand has been experiencing snowfall in the higher elevations and rain in the lower elevations, but despite this, the enthusiasm of pilgrims remains intact.

According to a government release issued here, 5,614 pilgrims visited Kedarnath Dham on Wednesday, bringing the total number of pilgrims visiting the shrine so far this year to 16.56 lakh, with 14 days remaining before the closing of the shrine's doors on October 23 on the occasion of Bhai D

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