Dehradun, May 4 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended a warm welcome to devotees as the portals of the revered Badrinath temple reopened for pilgrims on Sunday.

Calling it an "auspicious day," Dhami prayed for the safe and smooth completion of every pilgrim's journey to the sacred shrine. He was also seen taking stock of arrangements, meeting devotees, and clicking selfies with them.

While speaking to reporters, CM Dhami said, "Today is a very auspicious day, the doors of Lord Badri Vishal are opening. I welcome all the pilgrims on their arrival in the holy land of Uttarakhand and pray to God that the journey of all the pilgrims is completed smoothly."

CM Dhami further informed that work on the master plan for Badr...