Badrinath Dham sees record 17.79 lakh pilgrims so far this year
Badrinath Dham has experienced a significant increase in pilgrimage, recording over 1.77 million visitors as of September 22. This surpasses the previous annual footfall record set in 2023. Visitor numbers have rebounded following declines due to the 2014 disaster and the Covid-19 pandemic. The government is enhancing facilities and safety measures to accommodate the growing number of devotees.