Day 1 of Kedarnath temple opening: Baroda man struggles to ferry deceased father’s body home
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Hemant Mali, a Baroda tour operator, brought his parents to Kedarnath temple for the first time on April 23, 2026. His 78-year-old father, Dilip Mali, collapsed near the shrine during the temple's seasonal opening. Mali now faces logistical challenges transporting his deceased father's body home from the Uttarakhand pilgrimage site.
Key Entities
Hemant MaliDilip MaliBarodaKedarnath templeUttarakhandChar Dham pilgrimage