Shri Kedarnath Dham to Reopen on May 2, Shri Badrinath Dham on May 4, Confirms BKTC
Shri Kedarnath Dham to Reopen on May 2, Shri Badrinath Dham on May 4, Confirms BKTC
Uttarakhand’s sacred Char Dham Yatra is all set to begin, with the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham reopening to devotees on May 2, followed by Shri Badrinath Dham on May 4, a spokesperson from 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,” said the BKTC spokesperson.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on April 10, reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to a safe and seamless pilgrimage. “Preparations for the Char Dham Yatra are underway. I also chaired a meeting to review the arrangements. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our pilgrims. The Char Dham Yatra is the backbone of our state’s economy,” he stated.
In addition to Kedarnath and Badrinath, Shri Madmaheshwar Temple—the second of the Panch Kedar—will reopen on May 21, while Shri Tungnath Temple, the third Kedar, will reopen on May 2.
Earlier this week, BKTC CEO Vijay Prasad Thapliyal chaired a crucial meeting at Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath to finalize the reopening date of Shri Madmaheshwar Temple. He received a warm welcome from members of the Kedar Sabha and was praised for his collaborative approach with the Tirthpurohits.
On Tuesday, Thapliyal conducted an on-site inspection of several key spiritual and logistical locations including Maa Barahi Temple (Sansari), Masta Narayan Koti, Shri Triyuginarayan Temple, Gauramaata Temple, Gaurikund, Temple Committee Rest House at Sonprayag, and the Sanskrit College at Shonitpur (Guptkashi).
The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, covers four revered Himalayan shrines — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — and draws lakhs of pilgrims each year seeking spiritual solace in the lap of the Himalayas.
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