Garhwal Post Bureau
Kedarnath, 24 Oct: Uttarakhand Governor Dr DS Bisen visited Shri Kedarnath Dham for the first time after taking oath as Governor and offered prayers and performed rituals at the sacred shrine. He prayed to Baba Kedar Nath for the happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being of all devotees, citizens of the country and residents of Uttarakhand, and sought the blessings of the deity for the fulfilment of everyone’s wishes.
On the occasion, the Governor said that, by the grace of Baba Kedar Nath, he had been blessed with the opportunity to have darshan. Paying his respects to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, he expressed gratitude to the national leadership for providing him with the opportunity to serve as the Governor of this sacred land, home to the four revered Dhams.
Dr Bisen said that devotees from across India and abroad visit Devbhoomi Uttarakhand to seek the blessings of Baba Kedar Nath. He expressed hope that, with the blessings of Baba Kedar Nath, Uttarakhand and the nation would continue to progress towards peace, happiness and prosperity.
The Governor said that maintaining the sanctity of Devbhoomi is the responsibility of everyone. He called upon all devotees and tourists visiting the state to contribute towards keeping Uttarakhand clean and drug-free. He emphasised the importance of preserving the state’s cultural heritage and safeguarding its traditions in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and his resolve to build a ‘Drug-Free India’.
Bisen said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is a land that imparts values and traditions to the nation. Therefore, protecting its traditions and heritage is essential. He also laid special emphasis on environmental conservation alongside development.
The Governor’s wife, Bhanumati Bisen, Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra, and others were present on the occasion.
