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ITBP, Police, SDRF Join Hands for Cleanliness Drive at Badrinath Dham

A joint cleanliness drive was conducted at Badrinath Dham by Police, ITBP, and SDRF personnel under the pledge "Clean Dham... Safe Dham." The teams cleaned the temple premises, Tapt Kund, and riverbanks, removing plastic waste and litter. They also urged pilgrims to maintain the sanctity of the shrine by disposing of waste responsibly. The Char Dham Yatra has seen over 660,000 devotees this season, highlighting the importance of such initiatives.

Key Points: Badrinath Cleanliness Drive: ITBP, Police, SDRF Promote Hygiene

  • Joint cleanliness drive at Badrinath Dham
  • Personnel from Police, ITBP, and SDRF participate
  • Extensive cleaning of temple, Tapt Kund, and riverbanks
  • Appeal to devotees for responsible waste disposal
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Joint cleanliness drive conducted at Badrinath Dham by ITBP, SDRF; message of hygiene and cleanliness spread

ITBP, Police, and SDRF personnel conduct a joint cleanliness drive at Badrinath Dham, removing litter and spreading hygiene awareness among pilgrims.

"Maintaining the sanctity of the holy shrine is a collective responsibility. - Police, ITBP, and SDRF personnel"

Badrinath Dham, May 8

A joint cleanliness drive was conducted at the Badrinath Dham by personnel from the Police, ITBP, and SDRF on Friday under the pledge, "Clean Dham... Safe Dham."

During the campaign, the personnel carried out extensive cleaning of the temple premises, the Tapt Kund, the riverbanks, and surrounding areas, spreading the message of hygiene and cleanliness among devotees and visitors.

In view of the continuously increasing number of pilgrims participating in the Char Dham Yatra, all personnel participated in the cleanliness drive with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility to maintain the sanctity and cleanliness of the holy shrine. Equipped with brooms and other cleaning tools, the personnel not only removed litter and waste but also created awareness among devotees about the importance of maintaining cleanliness.

During the drive, plastic waste, litter, and other garbage scattered across the temple premises and the Tapt Kund area were collected and disposed of at designated locations. A special cleaning operation was also carried out along the banks of the Alaknanda River to help preserve a clean and beautiful environment.

Appealing to devotees, personnel from the Police, ITBP, and SDRF emphasised that maintaining the sanctity of the holy shrine is a collective responsibility. They urged pilgrims to dispose of waste only at designated places and refrain from littering or spreading plastic waste in and around the temple premises.

Meanwhile, the Char Dham Yatra has witnessed a significant turnout this season, with more than 660,000 devotees completing the pilgrimage so far.

The Char Dham of Uttarakhand is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage circuits in the Indian Himalayas, located in the Garhwal region. The circuit comprises four sacred shrines-Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These sites hold immense religious significance, with Kedarnath dedicated to Lord Shiva and Badrinath to Lord Vishnu, while Yamunotri and Gangotri are associated with the sacred rivers Yamuna and Ganga, revered as goddesses.

Traditionally, the Char Dham Yatra is undertaken from west to east, beginning at Yamunotri, followed by Gangotri, and then proceeding to Kedarnath and Badrinath. The pilgrimage was popularised by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century to revive Hindu spiritual traditions. Today, it continues to attract thousands of devotees from across the world, offering a deeply spiritual and enriching experience.

- IANS

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James A
Great initiative, but 660,000 pilgrims so far—that's huge impact on the environment. Cleanliness drives are good, but we need permanent waste management systems at all Char Dham sites, not just occasional campaigns. Banning single-use plastics around the temples would be a game-changer.
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Arjun K
This is beautiful example of "Seva" in action. 😊 Our jawans are not just protecting borders but also protecting our faith and environment. The Tapt Kund is so sacred—keeping those banks clean shows respect for both nature and tradition. Kudos to everyone involved!
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Ravi K
I wish more devotees would listen to these appeals. Too often we see people throwing wrappers or plastic bottles near the temple. 🙏 It's our dharma to keep these holy places clean. If ITBP and police can take time to clean, we can at least dispose waste properly! Respect to all personnel.
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Sarah B
Adi Shankaracharya revived the yatra centuries ago; now we need to revive cleanliness consciousness. Amazing to see SDRF and ITBP doing this—but honestly, local authorities should also install more dustbins and signage in multiple languages for the international pilgrims. It's a shared responsibility.
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Manish T
Char Dham is the soul of our nation! Seeing jawans with brooms and cleaning Tapt Kund—this is real "karmayoga" in action. 🙏 I hope the government allocates more funds to ensure these drives happen regularly throughout the yatra season, especially since new records of pilgrims are being set.

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