SaralnamaThe Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand closed for winter. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the ceremony with lakhs of devotees. He performed special prayers for the state's prosperity and inspected ongoing development projects. Dhami praised the successful Char Dham Yatra this year, which saw record pilgrim numbers. He directed officials to plan for the 2026 pilgrimage season. The CM thanked priests, local businesses, and devotees for the smooth yatra. He stated the government aims to develop Uttarakhand as the spiritual capital of Sanatan Dharma. Pilgrims can plan their next visit when the temple reopens in summer. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 19:39 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand closed for winter on 9 Nov 2023
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the ceremony with lakhs of devotees
- He performed special prayers for the state's prosperity and inspected ongoing development projects