Kedarnath Temple

May 15, 2026 1:45 PM

Health department on high alert as Kedarnath pilgrim footfall crosses 5 lakh

The Health Department in Rudraprayag has been placed on high alert as the number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Temple crossed five lakh amid a steady rise in footfall during the ongoing pilgrimage season. In view of the increasing crowd, the Health Department is also working in full alert mode and continuously providing medical services to the pilgrims. According to the Health Department, around 52,000 pilgrims have undergone health screening through Primary Health Centres and various medical...

April 22, 2026 9:55 AM

Kedarnath Temple opens for devotees, PM Modi calls yatra a ‘divine celebration of faith’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to devotees as the portals of Kedarnath Temple reopened, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand. In a letter addressed to pilgrims on X, the Prime Minister described the journey to Kedarnath and the broader Char Dham Yatra as a “divine celebration of faith, unity, and rich traditions.” “On the sacred land of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham have been opened with full rite...

April 22, 2026 10:08 AM

Kedarnath Temple portals open amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers

The portals of Kedarnath Temple were opened on Wednesday with traditional Vedic rituals and chants of “Har Har Mahadev,” marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand. Thousands of devotees from across India and abroad gathered at the high-altitude shrine to witness the ceremony and seek blessings. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was decorated with around 51 quintals of flowers, creating a vibrant and spiritually charged atmosphere. Priests performed elaborate ri...

April 21, 2026 4:52 PM

Mobile phones banned inside Kedarnath Temple premises to preserve sanctity

Authorities at the Kedarnath Temple have imposed a complete ban on the use of mobile phones within the temple premises to maintain the sanctity of the shrine and ensure a peaceful experience for devotees. A member of the temple committee, Vineet Posti, said the decision was taken keeping in mind both the spiritual atmosphere of the temple and the convenience of pilgrims. He clarified that carrying mobile phones inside the premises, taking photographs or videos, and creating social media reels a...

April 21, 2026 12:39 PM

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Kedarnath Temple gates open April 22; helplines activated for pilgrims

The portals of Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Wednesday, allowing devotees to seek blessings at one of Hinduism’s most sacred shrines. The opening of Badrinath Dham on April 23 will mark the full commencement of the Char Dham Yatra 2026 in Uttarakhand. There is immense enthusiasm among devotees across the state and beyond, with pilgrims arriving in large numbers from different parts of India and abroad to undertake the revered journey. The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most significant spiri...