Dhami reached here and honored the Kanwariyas by washing their feet. He garlanded the devotees and offered them fruits.

The CM said that he is fortunate to get the opportunity to serve and honor the devotees of Lord Shiva and said that this is a very sacred, mythological and difficult journey in which Shiva devotees come here to take holy Ganga water by traveling hundreds of kilometers on foot and after reaching their destination on foot, they perform Jalabhishek of the lord.

“It is a matter of pride for us that we are welcoming and honoring them by washing their feet. We pray to Lord Shiva for a safe and smooth journey of the Kanwariyas,” he said.

He appealed to the Kanwariyas that even if someone faces some difficulty, they should not create difficulty for others.

Dhami said that to protect the demography of Uttarakhand, strict steps have been taken in the state regarding anti-conversion, ‘land jihad’, ‘love jihad’ etc. and for the first time in the country, Uniform Civil Code has been implemented on all the citizens of the state. PTI DPT NB