Kedarnat, Nov 12 (UDN): The doors of the famous Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand were closed on November 11, 2026, marking the end of this year’s pilgrimage season.
* The temple doors were ceremonially closed at 8:30 AM after the completion of all prescribed religious rituals and prayers.
* The doors of Gangotri Dham are also scheduled to close at around 10:30 AM.
* The temples will remain closed for approximately six months due to heavy snowfall and extreme winter conditions in the Himalayan region.
* Lord Kedarnath will now reside at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, where devotees can have darshan during the winter months.
* Special arrangements have been made for the winter worship of Baba Kedarnath at the Omkareshwar Temple.
* The doors of Badrinath Dham are scheduled to close on November 16, according to the announcement.
The annual closure marks the conclusion of the Char Dham pilgrimage season, with winter worship continuing at designated locations.
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