Wed Feb 26 04:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kedarnath Temple Priests Appointed Ahead of Opening
**Uttarakhand:** With the opening date of the Kedarnath temple announced, the priests for the upcoming pilgrimage season have been appointed. Bhima Shankar Ling will serve as the main priest at Kedarnath Dham this year, while also overseeing duties at Madmaheshwar Dham. Bagesh Ling will specifically handle the daily pujas (prayers) at Kedarnath. Further appointments include Gangadhar Ling for the Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath and Shiv Shankar Ling for the Vishwanath temple in Gupta Kashi. The appointments ensure a smooth and reverent pilgrimage season for devotees.
First Piper 