The Char Dham Yatra has officially commenced with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath Dham in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India, on Friday, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. The portal of Gangotri Dham opened first at 12:15 PM, followed by Yamunotri Dham at 12:35 PM, amid traditional Vedic chants and a large gathering of devotees. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present at the ceremonies, emphasizing the importance of safety and organization for the yatra. He expressed a warm welcome to pilgrims from India and abroad, offering prayers for their well-being and a successful journey. The government has implemented comprehensive measures for health services and crowd management to ensure a safe experience for all participants. Pilgrims can now offer prayers at the Yamunotri temple for the next six months, marking the start of this significant spiritual journey.