SaralnamaThe Kedarnath Temple in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand closed for winter on at 8 am. The closure ceremony began at 4 am with special prayers and rituals. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, District Magistrate Prateek Jain, and other officials attended. After closing, Baba Kedarnath's palanquin left for Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath. It will stop at Rampur, reach Guptkashi the next day, and arrive at Ukhimath. The temple reopens in summer for pilgrims. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Kedarnath Temple in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand closed for winter on 23 Oct 2025 at 8:20 am
- The closure ceremony began at 4 am with special prayers and rituals
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, District Magistrate Prateek Jain, and other officials attended