Haridwar, Aug. 4 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed Kanwariyas arriving in Haridwar for the annual Kanwar Yatra, showering flower petals on Shiva devotees from a helicopter and washing the feet of five pilgrims as a mark of respect.

CM Dhami also inaugurated the Chief Minister's Health Service Camp at the Alaknanda Hotel premises and reviewed the medical facilities and arrangements made for the pilgrims. He interacted with Kanwariyas from different states and served food to the devotees.

Addressing the gathering during the felicitation programme, Chief Minister Dhami said that the Uttarakhand Government is committed to ensuring that every Shiva devotee visiting Devbhoomi experiences a safe, convenient,...