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Kedarnath Temple Open without devotees, Due To Lock down.

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The doors of the world-famous Lord Kedarnath Dham were opened at 6:10 am this morning after law and worship. Shortage of pilgrims and local people was seen here on the occasion of opening of the valve. This will be the first time due to the Korana crisis when there was no tote of devotees in Baba’s court when the doors opened.

Around 20 people, including the temple’s chief priest, were present when the gates to the mountain shrine for Lord Shiva, decorated with marigold flowers, were opened at 6.10 am. None of the usual crowds were seen at the flower-decked temple gates blazing against snow.Shiva Shankar Linga, the chief priest of Kedarnath Dham, carried on the tradition of opening the doors. While 20 employees of Panchgai, including BD Singh, as Devsthanam board representative, came here when the doors opened. Apart from this, around 15 people of police and administration were present here. This is the first time in the history of Kedarnath Yatra when the temple complex remained completely empty on the occasion of the opening of the temple. This time thousands of devotees missed the echoes of the bomb blasts. It has never been seen in the past that when the doors of Baba Kedar are opening and there is some lack of devotees.

The first prayer or “Rudrabhishek” was performed on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said temple officials.

The “darshan” or sighting of the deity and prayers will not be allowed because of the COVID-19 restrictions, the priests said.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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