PM to visit Kedarnath on Diwali
The foundation stone of Kedarpuri reconstruction projects was laid by Modi during his visit to the temple last year.
Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will Wednesday visit Kedarnath on the occasion of Diwali to offer prayers at the Himalayan shrine and review Kedarpuri reconstruction projects. The prime minister will arrive at around 9.45 am, chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh said, adding that after offering prayers at the temple, Modi will inspect the reconstruction projects underway at Kedarpuri. He will also be shown a video at the guest house within the temple pre-mises to apprise him about the progress of the projects at the township, Singh said further.
The foundation stone of Kedarpuri reconstruction projects was laid by Modi during his visit to the temple last year. Snowfall in the higher reaches of the mountains of Uttarakha-nd has enhanced the beauty of the temple. All preparations have been made in view of the PM's visit with the road from the helipad to the temple totally cleared of snow, Singh said.