The spiritually revered Char Dham Yatra officially began on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with the ceremonial opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. As thousands of devotees make their way to the sacred shrines nestled in the Himalayas, this annual pilgrimage continues to symbolize a deep confluence of devotion, tradition, and spiritual heritage. This year's yatra coincides with Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious date in the Hindu calendar,