Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee

April 23, 2026 1:07 PM

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Badrinath Temple opens with Vedic rituals; Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers

The portals of Badrinath Temple were opened to devotees at 6:15 AM on Thursday amid traditional rituals and the chanting of Vedic mantras, marking the formal commencement of the 2026 Char Dham Yatra. The temple premises was decorated with flowers, and a deeply spiritual atmosphere prevailed as chants of “Jai Badri Vishal” echoed through the Himalayan shrine. Thousands of devotees gathered at the site, many queuing overnight to witness the auspicious opening and seek early ‘darshan’ of L...

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...