Rudraprayag, April 28 -- A massive wave of devotion is being witnessed at the world-renowned Kedarnath Temple this year. In just the first week of the pilgrimage, a record number of devotees have already visited to seek the blessings of Baba Kedar.

Since the temple gates opened on April 22, Kedarnath Dham has been witnessing an overwhelming rush of pilgrims. On the seventh day of the yatra, more than 21,000 devotees offered prayers. With this, the total number of pilgrims has crossed 207,000 within a week.

Despite the heavy footfall, the district administration has ensured that all arrangements remain well-controlled and systematic.

Strong security measures have been put in place along the pilgrimage route. The entire area has been div...