24-10-2026 : Governor Offers Prayers at Baba Kedarnath, Prays for the Happiness, Prosperity and Well-being of the State and the Nation.

Lok Bhavan Uttarakhand-Information Wing
Press Note

Governor Offers Prayers at Baba Kedarnath, Prays for the Happiness, Prosperity and Well-being of the State and the Nation

Governor Appeals for a Clean and Drug-Free Devbhoomi

Protecting Devbhoomi’s Culture and Heritage is a Collective Responsibility: Governor

Lok Bhavan Dehradun/Kedarnath, Rudraprayag 24 October, 2026

After taking oath as the Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen visited Shri Kedarnath Dham for the first time and offered prayers and worship at the revered shrine. He prayed to Baba Kedarnath for the happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being of all devotees, citizens of the country and people of Uttarakhand, and sought His blessings for the fulfilment of everyone’s wishes.

On the occasion, the Governor said that by the grace of Baba Kedarnath, he had been blessed with the opportunity to have darshan at the sacred shrine. Paying his respects to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, he expressed his gratitude to the national leadership for giving him the opportunity to serve as the Governor in this sacred land of the Char Dhams.

The Governor said that devotees from across the country and around the world visit Devbhoomi Uttarakhand to seek the blessings of Baba Kedarnath. He prayed that, with the blessings of Baba Kedarnath, Uttarakhand and the nation continue to progress on the path of peace, prosperity and well-being.

The Governor said that preserving the sanctity and purity of Devbhoomi is a collective responsibility. He appealed to all devotees and tourists visiting Uttarakhand to contribute towards keeping the state clean and drug-free. He said that, in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and the resolve of a ‘Drug-Free India’, it is equally important to preserve our cultural heritage and protect our rich traditions.

The Governor said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is a land that has imparted values and character to the nation, and therefore its traditions and heritage must be preserved. He also laid special emphasis on ensuring environmental protection alongside development.

Governor Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen’s wife, Smt. Bhanumati Bisen, District Magistrate Vishal Mishra and others were also present on the occasion.