Non-Hindus Banned from Gangotri Dham; CM Dhami Backs Saints' Decision

• The Shri Gangotri Temple Committee has unanimously banned the entry of non-Hindus into Gangotri Dham and Mukba, the winter abode of Mother Ganga.
• Suresh Semwal, President of the Shri Gangotri Temple Committee, confirmed the complete restriction on non-Hindu entry.
• CM Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the government will respect the decisions and opinions of religious organizations and the saint community regarding religious sites.
• Hemant Dwivedi, President of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, plans to propose a similar ban for Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams.
• Gangotri Dham remains closed for devotees for six months during winter, with worship continuing at Mukba village.

Why It Matters: Non-Hindus are now banned from Gangotri Dham and its winter abode, a decision supported by CM Dhami.