Uttarakhand news: The temples in Uttarakhand which draw lakhs of devotees each year from across the country and abroad are closed during winter as they remain covered in snow.
The Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand opened for the devotees at 6 am on May 12 after a gap of six months. Devotees in huge numbers thronged temple premises to witness the moment.
Char Dham Yatra 2024: The Char Dham Yatra, steeped in profound spiritual significance in Hinduism, unfolds a journey of devotion and introspection, traversing the sacred realms of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, culminating in spiritual rejuvenation and divine communion.
Char Dham Yatra 2024: This year, the Char Dham Yatra began on May 10, with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Kedarnath. The doors of Badrinath will open on May 12 (Sunday).
In 2022, Mukesh Ambani visited Kedarnath and Badrinath Dhams along with his youngest son Anant Ambani's fiancee Radhika Merchant.
The route has been closed as repair work is likely to take 2-3 days, causing traffic movement to be diverted to alternative routes.
"Ever since then, small boards with Quick Response (QR) codes have been put up outside these temples by Paytm. Rs 67 lakh have been received by the BKTC through these QR codes by way of donations," the temple authority said.
Char Dham Yatra 2023: The Badrinath highway has also been closed due to debris coming from the hill in Bazpur under Kotwali Chamoli area, said Chamoli Police.
Char Dham Yatra 2023: Situated at the heights of the great Himalayas, the four pilgrim destinations Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are collectively known as Char Dham.
Badrinath Kedarnath Mandir Samiti: The Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee has issued notice to over 180 unlawful occupants of its properties inside and outside Uttarakhand.
Solar eclipse 2022: After the eclipse, the 'puja' will be performed in the evening, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Shri Kedarnath-Badrinath Temple Committee said.
The portals of Badrinath will be closed for winter at 6.45 pm on November 20.
The famous temple of Badrinath in the upper Himalayan region of Uttarakhand opened after the winter break early on Tuesday amid traditional rituals.
A budget of Rs 424 crore has been proposed for the Badrinath master plan for beautification and upgradation of facilities around the Himalayan temple.
People responsible for running day-to-day affairs of Badrinath temple are in favour of keeping the yatra to the Himalayan shrine suspended till June 30.
Uttarakhand Char Dhaam Devasthanam Board has made special arrangement for you to do darshan of Badrinath temple, offer puja, bhog and watch aarti direct from your home.
The sacred portals of Badrinath were opened early on Friday with only a select group of priests and Devasthanam Board officials attending the low-key ceremony.
Around 10,000 devotees visited the high altitude shrine on the opening day, a temple committee official said.
ITBP jawans carry out the clean-up each year after which the shrine is thrown open to pilgrims.
The sacred portals of Badrinath will be thrown open to public in the wee hours on May 10.
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