Saralnama8 AM on marked the closure of Kedarnath Temple for winter. The closing ceremony began at 4 AM with special prayers and Vedic chants. After the closure, Baba Kedar's five-faced palanquin left for its winter abode at Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath. The palanquin will stop at Rampur, reach Guptkashi, and arrive at Ukhimath. Worship will continue there for six months. This ends this year's pilgrimage to Kedarnath. Devotees can now visit Baba Kedar at Omkareshwar Temple during winter. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 19:38 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 8:20 AM on 23 Oct 2025 marked the closure of Kedarnath Temple for winter
- The closing ceremony began at 4 AM with special prayers and Vedic chants
- After the closure, Baba Kedar's five-faced palanquin left for its winter abode at Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath