In Uttrakhand, the portals of sacred sikh shrine Shri Hemkunt Sahib, will be opened for the devotees today.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, Guruvani Ardaas, Sukhmani Path and Shabd-Kirtan were performed yesterday morning at Govind Ghat Gurudwara.<br />''<br />''After this, the first batch of pilgrims led by Panch Pyaras from Govindghat Gurdwara left for Ghangharia amid religious chants and band tunes. About 650 Sikh devotees are included in the first batch.<br />