Two Years After Uttarakhand Tragedy, Devotees Visit Kedarnath Temple

Two years after Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand was struck by landslides and floods after torrential rains, in which over 5700 died, devotees are returning to the Himalayan shrine.

Extreme rains on June 16, 2013, lead to a disaster of unprecedented proportions at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand as more than 5700 died due to flash floods and landslides.

Now, two years, later, devotees travel again along partially restored paths towards the Kedarnath shrine. (AFP Photo)

Flash floods and landslides, which were triggered by torrential rain in caused widespread damage in the area. Two years later, the temple has been partially restored. (AFP Photo)
The Kedarnath shrine withstood the landslides and its foundation was not damaged.(AFP Photo)
Over 60 helicopters of the Army and Air Force were pressed into service in what is considered to be the biggest rescue operation launched by the armed forces.Teams of Navy divers - with 12 members each - were also sent to aid in rescue efforts. (AFP Photo)

Two years since the tragedy, the bright blue gates of the temple were visited by many devotees. (AFP Photo)