BHADARWAH, Jun 1: Gearing up for the much-revered annual pilgrimage, the Kailash Sewa Sangh Trust convened a crucial high-level meeting today in Bhadarwah to lay the groundwork for the upcoming Holy Kailash Yatra, scheduled to take place from September 8 to September 10, 2026.
Chaired by Advocate Chanderkant Gupta, Advisor to the Trust the meeting brought together key stakeholders, local contractors and ground workers to strategize and streamline the logistical and infrastructural needs of the thousands of devotees expected to participate in the arduous trek.
The primary agenda of this inaugural preparatory meeting was to ensure a seamless, safe and spiritually fulfilling experience for the pilgrims. Discussions extensively covered the crucial leveling and renovation work required at the ancient Shri Vasuki Nag Temple located at the high-altitude Kailash Kund.
To guarantee that the basic needs of the yatries (pilgrims) are met without a hitch, the Trust engaged directly with those responsible for executing the groundwork.The stakeholders includedSkilled Workers and Masons Tasked with the structural restoration of the temple premises; Welders and Stone Suppliers Responsible for securing pathways and constructing necessary reinforcements; Pony Contractors Vital for providing safe transport for devotees and supplies across the challenging mountainous terrain; Langer Incharges Entrusted with setting up community kitchens to provide continuous food, shelter and water facilities along the route.
“Ensuring the safety, comfort and spiritual satisfaction of every devotee remains our topmost priority and that begins with solid infrastructure and well-managed facilities,” a Trust representative noted during the deliberations, emphasizing the collaborative grassroots effort needed to manage the high-altitude pilgrimage.
The meeting witnessed full participation from the core organizing committee, reflecting a united front in managing the region’s most significant religious event.
Prominent figures actively contributing to the planning phase include Om Parkash Sharma(General Secretary), Kailash Sewa Sangh Trust, Satish Kotwal(President, Shri Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Bhadarwah), Rakesh Sharma (Manager of the Trust) and Sanjeev Gupta (Cashier of the Trust).
Other members and workers who offered their insights included Bansi Lal Gupta, Anchal Gupta, Vijay Parihar, Vikrant Sharma,Vikas Gupta, Subash Chander Kotwal, Shubham Mehra and Sachan Kumar.
With the dates now officially marked, the Trust plans to hold follow-up inspections to monitor the progress of the discussed allied works, ensuring that the holy town of Bhadarwah is fully prepared to welcome the devotees by early September.