Kedarnath Temple Closes for Winter, Deity Moves to Ukhimath

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The Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand closed for winter on at 8 am. The closing ceremony began at 4 am with special prayers and Vedic chants. After the closure, the idol of Baba Kedar left for its winter abode at Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath. The procession will stop at Rampur on and reach Guptkashi., it will arrive at Ukhimath for six months of worship. Devotees can now visit Baba Kedar at the Omkareshwar temple during winter. To visit Kedarnath next year, check the temple's official website for reopening dates. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 13:57 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• The Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand closed for winter on 23 Oct 2025 at 8:20 am
• The closing ceremony began at 4 am with special prayers and Vedic chants
• After the closure, the idol of Baba Kedar left for its winter abode at Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath