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Five resolutions for the

Chardham Yatra

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It means...we get immense virtues from big yajnas and donations, etc.
However, we get more virtue from pilgrimages.

The Char Dham Yatra has commenced on the sacred land of Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand.
This holy pilgrimage to the four shrines—including the darshan of Baba Kedar—stands as
a celebration of India’s eternal cultural consciousness. In view of this pilgrimage, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi penned an inspiring letter to the citizens of the nation, urging them
to “observe a digital fast” and “endeavor to truly experience the natural beauty.” He called
upon them to adopt the following five resolutions:

1 Cleanliness Foremost: Maintain 3 Service, Cooperation, and Harmony: Pilgrims should
cleanliness at pilgrimage sites and in make it a point to perform at least one act of service to
surrounding areas. Contribute towards others—in some form or another—every single day.
keeping the rivers clean.
4 Promoting ‘Vocal for Local’: Dedicate five percent of
2 Sensitivity Towards Nature and your total expenditure during the journey to purchasing
the Environment: Remain sensitive local products.
to the divine Himalayas. Contribute 5 Adherence to Discipline, Safety, and Restraint:
to environmental conservation while Strictly follow the pilgrimage regulations and traffic
upholding the balance of nature.
guidelines to ensure a safe and smooth journey.

RNI NO.: DELENG/2020/78811 MAY 16-31, 2026
RNI Registered No DELENG/2020/78811 (Publishing Date: April 30,2026 Pages: 42)

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