Massive avalanche triggered in Kedarnath, India as pilgrims gather at holy shrine.
Massive avalanche triggered in Kedarnath, India as pilgrims gather at holy shrine.

Extremely happy no injuries have been reported after a massive avalanche let loose on June 30th above Gandhi Sarovar, India near Kedarnath where thousands of Hindu pilgrims were undertaking the Char Dham yatra at a holy shrine. Indian Express reports the avalanche occurred around 5am on a mountain about 4km away from the Kedarnath temple. 

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