Badrinath, Sept. 20 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday offered prayers at Shri Badrinath Dham and sought the blessings of Shri Badri Vishal for the prosperity and well-being of the state and its people.

Speaking about the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, Chief Minister Dhami said that the first phase of the pilgrimage had been historic and set a new record, with approximately 51 lakh pilgrims and devotees having already offered prayers at the shrines.

"By the grace of Baba Kedar and all our holy shrines, the first phase of the pilgrimage has been truly historic, setting a new record. Approximately 51 lakh pilgrims and devotees have already offered their prayers, and the second phase of the pilgrimage is now underway fol...