Vishal Chaturvedi has spoken about the increasing number of visitors at Kainchi Dham and shared a message for those planning to travel to the spiritual destination.
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Kainchi Dham has been seeing an unusually large number of visitors in recent days with traffic building up on roads leading to the popular Uttarakhand shrineThe growing crowds have also brought attention to the possible reasons behind the sudden rushAmid the situation, Hanuman Ansh director DrVishal Chaturvedi has shared a message for devotees planning to visit the templeHe has asked people to first check the ground situation before beginning their journeyHis appeal comes after several videos showing long queues of vehicles and large crowds around the ashram surfaced on social media.
Vishal Chaturvedi urges devotees to check conditions
Vishal Chaturvedi shared a video message on Instagram on Sunday evening and spoke about the situation at Kainchi DhamHe said people have linked the increase in visitors to the popularity of Hanuman Ansh but stressed that devotees should make travel plans only after checking the current conditions.
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“Kainchi Dham is overcrowded and people have said that this is because of the influence of Hanuman AnshIf that is the case, and if that is not the case, even then, people should visit there only after knowing the present conditions,” he said.
The director also suggested that devotees who cannot reach Kainchi Dham should consider other places connected with Neem Karoli BabaHe specifically mentioned Neem Karoli village and Vrindavan as possible alternatives.
‘Don’t become part of a situation’
Vishal further explained why he was concerned about the overcrowdingHe said the rush could make the journey difficult for families and could leave women and children struggling in crowded conditions.
“It is my humble request that if there is overcrowding, please consider visiting other placesDon’t become part of a situation where women and children feel suffocated or get stuck in traffic jams,” the filmmaker said.
His comments came after several clips from the area showed vehicles moving slowly and crowds gathering around the ashramSome social media posts have also connected the increase in visitors with Hanuman Ansh, which tells the story of Neem Karoli Baba.
See viral video of Vishal Chaturvedi here
Humble request ❤️#kaichidham https://t.co/rFOrmQVzxj
— DrVishal Chaturvedi #विष (@filmervishal) October 4, 2026
Why is Kainchi Dham seeing such a huge rush?
The crowd reportedly increased around the long weekend, with October 2 being a government holiday followed by Saturday and SundayThe surge was not limited to Kainchi Dham as several Uttarakhand tourist destinations also experienced heavy traffic.
Vehicles from Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab were reportedly seen on roads towards the hillsThe Haldwani-Kainchi Dham route was among the affected stretches along with roads leading towards Nainital and Almora.
A decade ago kainchi dham and other tirths were meant to seek peacePeople came here to escape the miseries of life, meditate, seek blessingsNow, no wordsThe very thing people come here to escape from is exactly what they’ve brought alonghttps://t.co/NiZcPwFVQJ
— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) October 3, 2026
Local residents also affected by traffic
The traffic situation has also created difficulties for people living in the regionSome residents have reportedly started leaving home before 5 am to avoid the busiest periods while others are avoiding certain routes altogether.
The shrine usually receives thousands of visitors each dayIts regular footfall has been estimated at around 4,000 to 5,000 people while some days have reportedly crossed 6,000Weekend numbers have been estimated at around 15,000 to 20,000 or more.
Hanuman Ansh adds to interest in Neem Karoli Baba
The recent attention has come alongside the strong theatrical performance of Hanuman AnshThe film is based on the life and spiritual journey associated with Neem Karoli Baba and has reached a much wider audience than initially expected.
The film was reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 2 croreAccording to industry tracker Sacnilk, Hanuman Ansh had collected around Rs 321.73 crore net in India by Day 58Its India gross stood at approximately Rs 379 crore while its worldwide gross was estimated at around Rs 419 crore.
