Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday participated in the see-off ceremony and flagged off the first 2026 Jatha for the Sri Hemkunt Sahib Yatra from a Gurdwara Sahib in Rishikesh, joining devotees embarking on the annual pilgrimage to the revered Himalayan shrine.
Describing the yatra as spiritually significant for devotees across the globe, Sandhu said he felt ‘humbled’ to be present alongside the Sangat as the journey commenced under the guidance of the Panj Pyare. He also recalled his own visit to Hemkunt Sahib with his father, Sardar Bishan Singh Samundri, in 1975.
Interacting with the pilgrims, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his wishes for their safety, good health and spiritual fulfilment during the challenging high-altitude pilgrimage.
“A few more glimpses from the auspicious flag-off ceremony at the Gurdwara Sahib in Rishikesh today. The profound faith and vibrant energy of the Sangat as they set out on this sacred journey is indeed inspiring,” Sandhu said in another post on X while sharing photographs from the event.
The annual Sri Hemkunt Sahib Yatra attracts thousands of Sikh devotees every year to the holy shrine located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.
