Badrinath-Kedarnath temple doors to be shut on October 25 due to solar eclipse

Due to the solar eclipse, the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath temple's doors will be closed on October 25, 2022. The evening pujas would be held following the eclipse, according to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Shri Kedarnath-Badrinath Temple Committee.

On October 25, 2022, the Sun will experience a partial eclipse. Ministry of Earth Science says that the eclipse will begin in India before the day's end and be visible from most places.

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Badrinath temple.

Prime Minister was joined at the shrine by Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

He then went to Adi Guru Shankaracharya's Samadhi Sthal as well as placed the foundation stone for the Kedarnath ropeway project.

Some of the most important Hindu sites include Kedarnath and Badrinath. Hemkund Sahib, a famed Sikh pilgrimage site, is another draw to the region. The connectivity projects are designed to make religious sites more accessible and to upgrade the foundational infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Will Tirupathi be closed due to the Solar Eclipse?

The Tirupati Lord Venkateswara Temple will be closed for approximately 12 hours on October 25 and November 8 due to solar and lunar eclipses.

Q2. What is the percentage coverage of the Solar eclipse in India?

In the north-western regions of the country, the Sun will be obscured by the Moon to a degree of around 40 to 50 per cent during the time of the maximum eclipse. The percentage coverage will be lower than the figures above in other areas of the nation.