Hemkunt Sahib Yatra 2026 Flagged Off from Rishikesh; Panch Pyare Lead the Procession
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Yatra to the Abode of the Almighty Begins from Dev Bhoomi
With the resonant cry of Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh ringing through the streets of Rishikesh, the Hemkunt Sahib Yatra 2026 commenced today — led in the sacred tradition of the Panch Pyare, the Five Beloved, whose very presence transforms any procession into a spiritual sankalp.
The Governor of Delhi formally flagged off the yatra from Rishikesh, lending the occasion both institutional recognition and the weight of reverence. The sight of the Panch Pyare — resplendent in the colours of the Khalsa — leading the congregation evoked the timeless spirit of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s most cherished institution, a living symbol of devotion, discipline, and sacrifice.
Hemkunt Sahib, nestled among the snow-draped Himalayan peaks of Chamoli district at an altitude of over 4,300 metres, is one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimage sites in the world — believed to be the place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji meditated in a previous life. Every year, thousands of devout Sikhs and pilgrims undertake the arduous journey through the valley of the Lokpal Lake to seek the blessings of the Guru.
Rishikesh, as the gateway to the Himalayas, once again fulfilled its ancient role — sending pilgrims forth into the mountains with faith as their armour and the Guru’s name on their lips.
From the banks of the Ganga, the sangat set its face toward the snows — and Waheguru guided every step.
