Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple CommitteeSohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dha...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Badrinath temple portals reopen for devoteesThe sacred Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand has reopened its doors to pilgrims. After a six-month winter closure, the temple gates were cere...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Kedarnath Dham opens today: Check kapat opening time, how to register, helicopter route, weather updates and moreKedarnath Dham opening today: The Kedarnath Temple has reopened on April 22, 2026, at 8 am. Pilgrims must complete mandatory registration b...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Kedarnath portals open today as fresh snowfall blankets Dham, pilgrims throng shrineThe portals of Kedarnath Temple reopened on Wednesday after a six-month winter break, with thousands of devotees arriving despite heavy sno...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Over 34,000 pilgrims visit Char Dham winter seats in Uttarakhand since shrine closureUttarakhand's winter pilgrimage is gaining momentum, with over 34,000 pilgrims visiting the winter seats of Char Dham shrines since their c...
01 Feb, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Badrinath doors close for winter as Chardham Yatra ends with 51 lakh pilgrims, Kedarnath leads turnoutDespite natural disasters, over 51 lakh pilgrims visited the Chardham shrines this year, a significant increase from last year. Kedarnath s...
26 Nov, 2025, 08.27 PM IST
Winter Char Dham Yatra 2025: Where do Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri deities go when the temples close for winter?When winter blankets the Char Dham shrines in snow, deities are ceremonially moved to lower-altitude winter abodes. This centuries-old trad...
31 Oct, 2025, 02.03 PM IST
Kedarnath, Yamunotri shrines closed for winter seasonThe doors of Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand have closed for winter. Thousands of devotees attended the closing ceremony for...
23 Oct, 2025, 05.21 PM IST
Uttarakhand government plans to promote Char Dham yatra during winterIn a bid to boost tourism and ease the burden on infrastructure during peak season, the Uttarakhand government is taking steps to promote t...
20 Nov, 2024, 12.04 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2024: Closing dates announced for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and YamunotriThe Char Dham Yatra to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is set to close for the winter. Gangotri on November 2, Yamunotri and ...
12 Oct, 2024, 03.36 PM IST
Badrinath shrine reopens after winter breakWith the chants of Vedic hymns and 'Jai Badri Vishal', sacred portals of Badrinath were reopened in the wee hours today after their annual ...
12 May, 2016, 01.31 AM IST
Portals of Kedarnath shrine closed for winterAn idol of Lord Shiva in a palanquin then left for its journey to Ukhimath's Omkareshwar Mandir where it will be worshipped during the wint...
13 Nov, 2015, 01.51 PM IST
Kedarnath shrine to reopen on April 24the gates of the shrine will be thrown open to devotees after their wintertime closure at 8.30 AM on April 24,
17 Feb, 2015, 05.03 PM IST
Badrinath shrine closes as curtain rings down on ChardhamDespite biting cold, thousands of devotees reached the shrine bedecked with flowers to witness the ceremony.
18 Nov, 2013, 08.30 PM IST
Equipment for debris removal still stuck en route KedarnathHeavy equipment like bulldozers and rock breakers is still stuck in Guptkashi due to bad weather.
29 Jul, 2013, 01.23 PM IST
- Portals of Badrinath reopened
The ritual opening of the portals of the high altitude shrine took place after the idol of Lord Vishnu was reinstalled in its sanctum sanct...
16 May, 2013, 11.20 AM IST
- Portals of Gangotri, Yamunotri shrines thrown open to public
The chardham yatra has already begun in the hill state with the first batch of 1,000 pilgrims having embarked on the journey yesterday.
14 May, 2013, 11.07 AM IST