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Kinnaur Kailash Yatra begins with 90 pilgrims on first day
The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra began on Thursday, with 90 devotees starting their trek from Tangling village. A total of 375 pilgrims will take part in the pilgrimage, which ends on August 10.…
The Story in Brief
The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra began on Thursday, with 90 devotees starting their trek from Tangling village. A total of 375 pilgrims will take part in the pilgrimage, which ends on August 10. The yatra was originally scheduled for July 1 but was postponed after safety hazards and opposition from the local deity community. The Hans India reports that Kalpa SDM Praveen Bhardwaj said a reconnaissance team submitted its report on July 16, leading to safety repairs at sensitive locations before the yatra could begin. Online registration opened on July 28, with 175 slots online, 125 offline, and 75 allotted through the Kinnaur Adventure Tour Operators Association. The route passes through Tangling, Maling, Khata, and Gufa. Kinnaur Kailash, or Kinner Kailash, stands at 6,050 metres above sea level in Kinnaur district.
The Indian Opinion
The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra is often framed as a victim of bureaucratic delays or deity opposition. In reality, the postponement was driven by genuine landslide risks confirmed by two reconnaissance surveys. The deity community's concerns reflect local reverence for the mountain, not obstructionism. The real test will be whether all 375 pilgrims complete the trek by August 10 without incident.
Source: thehansindia.com
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