In Uttarakhand, the portals of Shri Kedarnath and Yamunotri Dham will be closed for the winter season today on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. With this, the annual summer pilgrimage to both shrines will come to an end. Preparations are underway for the closure of the temples. Our correspondent reports, both shrines have been decorated with quintals of flowers. The portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham, located in Rudraprayag district, will be closed at 8:30 this morning in accordance with Vedic rituals and religious traditions. The ceremonial palanquin of entered Following the closure, the ceremonial palanquin of Baba Kedar will proceed to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath. 

 

The portals of Shri Yamunotri Dham in Uttarkashi district will be closed at 10:28 AM today. Thereafter, the ceremonial palanquin of Goddess Yamuna will proceed to Kharsali, her winter abode.  Over 64 lakh devotees have visited the Char Dham shrines this year, marking a record turnout. The portals of Shri Gangotri Dham were closed for the winter season yesterday on the occasion of the Annakoot festival.