Rudraprayag, Sept. 20 -- The pilgrimage to Kedarnath Dham has picked up pace following the monsoon season, with an increase in the number of devotees visiting the shrine, prompting the Rudraprayag administration to intensify arrangements along the yatra route and at the temple.

Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said the pilgrimage is proceeding smoothly and that more than 15 lakh pilgrims have already offered prayers at Shri Kedarnath Dham.

Mishra said, "The pilgrimage to Shri Kedarnath Dham is proceeding smoothly, with over 15 lakh pilgrims having already offered their prayers. Regarding the administration of the pilgrimage, we have divided the area into several sectors, each staffed by designated sector officers."

He said...