Hemkund Sahib Shrine To Open On May 25 - Know Its Significance

The annual spiritual yatra to the Hemkund Sahib will commence on May 25th, 2024. The dates have been announced by the Hemkunt Sahib Gurudwara Trust. Image: Unsplash

This year, you’ll be able to pay a visit from May 25 to October 10. Image: Unsplash

Located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand near Joshimath, the sacred shrine derived its name from the nearby glacial lake known as Hemkund. Image: Unsplash

This pilgrimage site holds significance for Sikhs as it is dedicated to the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh. It is also mentioned in the Dasam Granth. Image: Unsplash

According to folklore, it is believed that Guru Gobind Singh meditated here during his previous life as a hermit. Image: Unsplash