Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional Chachani dance during Badrinath visit

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Badrinath Dham recently. He participated in a traditional Chachdance and enjoyed local milk and jalebi. The Chief Minister reviewed arrangements for the ongoing Char Dham pilgrimage. He noted the historic first phase saw fifty-one lakh pilgrims. A cultural festival is also being held in Badrinath.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined women performing the traditional Chachani dance during his visit to Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district on Sunday, September 20, 2026. A video of the Chief Minister participating in the traditional dance has surfaced online.Dhami was visiting Badrinath Dham, where he offered prayers at the revered shrine and sought the blessings of Shri Badri Vishal for the peace, prosperity and well-being of Uttarakhand and its people.बामणी गांव, चमोली में माँ नंदा देवी मंदिर में पूजा-अर्चना कर माँ नंदा से समस्त प्रदेशवासियों के सुख-समृद्धि एवं आरोग्यपूर्ण जीवन की कामना की।इस अवसर पर स्थानीय लोगों से आत्मीय भेंट कर उनका कुशलक्षेम जाना। विशेष रूप से मातृशक्ति से मिले अपार स्नेह एवं आशीर्वाद ने मन को भाव-विभोर… pic.twitter.com/aIzjMTxLIt— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) September 20, 2026 CM Dhami Joins Chachani DanceUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined local women in a traditional Chachani dance at Bamani village near Badrinath during his visit to the shrine. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with local residents and women participating in the traditional cultural performance. He joined the women in the Chachani dance and briefly participated in the celebration.The video shows Dhami taking part in the dance alongside the women, reflecting the cultural traditions of the region. The moment also drew attention as the Chief Minister participated in a local folk tradition during his visit to the pilgrimage site.Badrinath, Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Badrinath Dham, where the temple committee welcomed him with flower garlands pic.twitter.com/QBQKCBqeQk— IANS (@ians_india) September 20, 2026 Savoured Milk And JalebiThe CM, who participated in the traditional dance, also interacted with local residents and pilgrims who had arrived at the shrine. During his visit, CM Dhami also stopped at a local shop in Badrinath Dham, where he savoured milk and jalebi.What Is The Chachani Dance?Chachani is a traditional folk dance associated with the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand. Folk performances such as these form an important part of the state’s cultural identity and are performed during community gatherings, festivals and other traditional occasions.The dance is accompanied by traditional music and is generally performed collectively, bringing members of the local community together.Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attends the Shri Badrinath Katha Mahotsav in Chamoli(Source: Pushkar Singh Dhami/YT) pic.twitter.com/gZ9zXaq1yG— IANS (@ians_india) September 20, 2026 Uttarakhand's CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Offers Prayers At Shri Badrinath Dham, Seeks BlessingsCM Dhami’s Badrinath VisitEarlier during his visit, Dhami offered prayers at Shri Badrinath Dham and sought blessings for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of ensuring a smooth and safe pilgrimage for devotees visiting the Char Dham shrines.Badrinath, Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offers prayers at the Badrinath temple and seeks blessings pic.twitter.com/XmrzquaYTn— IANS (@ians_india) September 20, 2026 He said necessary directions had been given to officials to further strengthen arrangements for pilgrims.