Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee said that on October 28, the doors of Shri Badrinath Dham and other temples were closed at 4 PM, when the Sutak period of the lunar eclipse began.
Earlier, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar offered prayers at the famous Gangotri Dham in Uttarkashi on Thursday as he began a two-day visit to Uttarakhand.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife, Sudesh Dhankhar, on Friday reached 'Baba' Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand as a part of his two-day visit to the state.
The doors of Shri Gangotri Dham will be closed for the winter season on November 14, an official statement issued by Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee said.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday donated Rs 5 crore to the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) after offering prayers at the Badrinath temple in Chamoli district and Kedarnath temple in Rudraprayag district.
Upon reaching Badrinath, Mukesh Ambani and his family were cordially welcomed by Kishore Pawar, the Vice President of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC).
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that it is a joyful occasion for the people of Uttarakhand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the state.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that over 46 lakh devotees embarked on Char Dham Yatra, which comprises the four holy shrines-- Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath-- so far this year.