COVID-19 lockdown: Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib sparkles in snow, no decision on opening gates yet

Dehradun: Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli district was seen covered under a thick blanket of snow on Sunday. The decision to open the Sikh shrine is yet to be taken in view of the COVID19-induced lockdown.

At Hemkund Dham, there is a deposition of 10 feet deep snow, which may pose a problem for the devotees to reach the worship place in the future, if the conditions do not improve.

At present, the manager along with few helpers are maintaining the gurudwara amid the lockdown.

Hemkunt Sahib is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the globe every summer. The Gurudwara is situated beside a lake and it is believed that the 10th Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh had meditated at the site.