Rudraprayag, May 1 -- As the doors of the Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Friday, the security forces have been deployed for the security and safety of the devotees, the officials said on Thursday.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshay Prahlad Konde said that devotees' safety is their priority.

"This yatra is on such a large scale that our priority is the safety and security of the devotees... Proper security forces have been deployed for both security and management purposes," the SP said.

CEO Badri Kedar Temple Committee - Vilay Thapliyal said, "Tomorrow is an auspicious day when the doors of Baba Kedarnath Dham will be opened. We have made grand preparations this time."

The Lord Kedarnath temple is being adorned with 13 quintals o...