Kedarnath Temple Sees Over 2.3 Times Increase in Earnings Since 2020-21

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The Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand has seen a significant increase in its earnings over the past four years, with its income more than doubling since 2020-21. According to the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, the temple's earnings from donations, offerings, and various services have increased from 22.04 crore rupees in 2020-21 to 52.9 crore rupees in 2023-24. This information was revealed in response to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by Noida-based RTI activist Amit Gupta.

The temple's earnings had taken a hit in 2021-22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the income decreasing to 16.52 crore rupees. However, with the easing of pandemic restrictions and the subsequent increase in the number of pilgrims visiting the temple, the earnings have seen a significant surge. The committee attributed the increase in earnings to the rise in donations and offerings from pilgrims, as well as the revenue generated from helicopter services, which offer priority darshan to pilgrims for an additional fee. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the temple's earnings, but with the recovery of the tourism industry, the temple has seen a substantial increase in its income.

The temple committee has stated that the earnings from 2020-21 to 2023-24 have seen a 2.3 times increase, with the earnings rising from 22.04 crore rupees to 52.9 crore rupees. The committee has also stated that the increase in earnings is expected to continue in the coming years, with the growing popularity of the Char Dham Yatra and the subsequent increase in the number of pilgrims visiting the temple. The committee has attributed the increase in earnings to the rise in donations and offerings from pilgrims, as well as the revenue generated from helicopter services.

Here is a list of the temple's earnings over the past four years: * 2020-21: 22.04 crore rupees * 2021-22: 16.52 crore rupees * 2022-23: 29.67 crore rupees * 2023-24: 52.9 crore rupees The temple committee has stated that the increase in earnings is a positive sign for the temple and the tourism industry in Uttarakhand, and is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy.

The increase in earnings has also led to an increase in the number of pilgrims visiting the temple, with the temple committee stating that the number of pilgrims has increased significantly over the past two years. The committee has attributed the increase in the number of pilgrims to the easing of pandemic restrictions and the subsequent increase in the popularity of the Char Dham Yatra. The committee has also stated that the increase in earnings is expected to continue in the coming years, with the growing popularity of the Char Dham Yatra and the subsequent increase in the number of pilgrims visiting the temple.