Hemkund Sahib
Important guidelines have been issued for the devotees visiting Hemkund Sahib. In view of the recent incidents in Srinagar and Joshimath, the police have decided to ban sharp weapons. This decision has been taken with weapons like swords, spears and saber, especially associated with the traditions of the Sikh community.
What is the new rule?
From now on, these weapons can be brought to the boundaries of Uttarakhand state without edge. IG of Garhwal says that every year thousands of Sikh devotees visit Uttarakhand to visit Hemkund Sahib. For them, weapons are not only part of the tradition, but also a symbol of faith and identity. However, safety risks are also increasing along with the increasing number of devotees.
Permission for weapons without edge
Police have clarified that passengers can take only symbolic and edge weapons to travel. Police captains of all the districts of the range have been instructed to keep a strict monitoring on the borders to ensure that the rules are followed.
One of the highest gurudwaras
Significantly, the Hemkund Sahib Yatra is a sacred Sikh pilgrimage site located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is located at an altitude of about 4,329 meters above sea level, or 14,200 feet and is considered one of the highest gurudwaras in the world. The doors of Hemkund Sahib open every year in the late May or the first week of June and remain open to the devotees by the beginning of October. The Hemkund Sahib visit in 2025 started from May 25 and will run till 10 October 2025. This route remains completely closed due to heavy snowfall in winter.
(Report- Jitendra Nagwal)
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