Friends, the winter season has started in the country which is a symbol of a pleasant weather, in this season there is a different joy of eating, drinking, wearing and roaming. This season brings sad news for those who are planning to visit the four Dhams, because as soon as winter starts, the doors of the four Dhams of Uttarakhand Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are going to be closed for those who do the holy pilgrimage. The doors of these holy temples are going to be closed next month, let's know its complete details
Seasonal closure: The doors of these Dhams are closed every year at the beginning of winter, usually reopening in March-April. This year, the doors of Baba Kedarnath were opened on May 10.
Pilgrimage statistics: Despite challenges like heavy rains and landslides, which delayed the Char Dham Yatra, around 40 lakh devotees have successfully visited the Char Dhams this season.
Baba Kedarnath Dham:
Closure date: November 3, 2023, 8:30 am.
Significance: Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. After the closure, the idol of the deity will be taken to his winter abode Ukhimath, where it will stay for six months.
Badrinath Dham:
Closure date: November 17, 2023, 9:07 pm.
Description: This temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu houses 15 idols of deities. The closure date was announced on Dussehra, stressing the importance of planning in advance.
Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham:
Closure date:
Gangotri Dham: Will close on November 2, 2023, on the day of Annakut festival.
Yamunotri Dham: Will close on November 3, 2023, coinciding with the closure of Kedarnath Dham.
Lord Madmaheshwar:
Closure date: November 20, 2023.
Winter stay: The Chalti Choli will be moved to Ukhimath, where it will stay for the winter.
