India's holy Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage began on May 10, encompassing the revered sites of Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Yamunotri. But within days, a troubling scene emerged. Social media was flooded with images showing a narrow road crammed with thousands of devotees attempting to reach Yamunotri. This route sits wedged between a mountain and a deep trench. The crowd included people of all ages, from young children to the elderly, women, and even hundreds of mules.
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Throng of devotees at Kedarnath
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Throng of devotees at Kedarnath
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