Shri Kedarnath Dham

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 19, 2025 7:48 AM

Kedarnath temple to reopen on May 2, Badrinath on May 4

The Shri Kedarnath Dham will reopen to devotees on May 2, and the Shri Badrinath Dham will follow on May 4, a spokesperson for the Shri Badrinath‑Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced on Saturday. “This evening, the advance team of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reached Shri Kedarnath Dham. The doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham are set to open on May 2,” the spokesperson said. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on April 10, reiterated the state govern...