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The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has announced that Badrinath Dham's winter closure date will be decided on Vijayadashami. A grand religious ceremony will be held where Vedic scholars will calculate the auspicious date using traditional Panchang methods. Simultaneously, closure dates for other Kedarnath temples will also be determined at their respective winter seats. This annual ritual marks the preparation for the temple's winter closure when deities are moved to their winter abodes.

Key Points: Badrinath Dham Winter Closure Date Set on Vijayadashami

  • Temple committee organizes grand ceremony with Dharmadhikari and Vedic scholars
  • Date determined through traditional Panchang calculations in temple premises
  • Schedule for Panch Pujas before closure also finalized simultaneously
  • Auspicious timings set for deity processions to winter seats
  • Pagdi presentation for 2026 pilgrimage season Bhandar Seva ceremony
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Badrinath Dham ceremonial closure date to be decided on Vijayadashami

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee to determine Badrinath's ceremonial closure date on Vijayadashami through Vedic rituals and Panchang calculations.

"The date for the ceremonial closure of Shri Badrinath Dham will be officially decided on Vijayadashami - Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee"

Badrinath, September 28

The date for the ceremonial closure (Kapat) of Shri Badrinath Dham will be officially decided on Vijayadashami, Thursday, 2nd October, said the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) on Sunday.

A grand religious ceremony will be organised in the Shri Badrinath temple premises in the afternoon to determine the closure date. During the event, the Dharmadhikari and Vedic scholars will finalise the date based on Panchang calculations, in the presence of officials from the BKTC.

The Rawal of Badrinath Dham will then formally announce the closure date of the temple.

As per the release, on the same day, the schedule for the traditional Panch Pujas, which take place before the closure, will also be finalised. Additionally, the auspicious time (muhurat) for the departure of Shri Uddhav Ji and Shri Kuber Ji to Pandukeshwar, and for the Adi Guru Shankaracharya's Gaddi and Vishnu's vehicle, Shri Garud Ji, to proceed to their winter seat at Shri Narsingh Temple, Jyotirmath, will be decided.

On this occasion, the ceremonial turban (Pagdi) for Bhandar Seva for the upcoming 2026 pilgrimage season will also be presented.

Simultaneously, at the Panch Kedar winter seat, Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath (Rudraprayag), the date for the closure of the second Kedar - Shri Madmaheshwar Ji's portals will be decided. Similarly, at Shri Markateshwar Temple, Makkumath (Rudraprayag), the date for the closure of the third Kedar - Shri Tungnath Ji's portals will also be determined.

Badrinath, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and attracts lakhs of devotees every year.

Earlier on Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the sacred Chhari Yatra from the courtyard of the Adhisthatri Maya Devi Temple in the holy city of Haridwar.

The ceremony took place with full Vedic rituals and chanting of mantras, marking the commencement of the yatra to Uttarakhand's four revered dhams, a release said.

Before sending off the sacred Chhari, the Chief Minister performed its ritual abhishek (ceremonial bathing) and offered prayers to Mahamaya Devi at the Maya Devi Temple. He also honoured and felicitated the saints present on the occasion and sought their blessings.

- ANI

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Rohit P
My family has been visiting Badrinath for generations. The closure ceremony is such an important event for us Uttarakhandis. Good to see CM Dhami participating in the Chhari Yatra rituals personally.
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David E
As someone who visited Badrinath last year, I'm fascinated by how meticulously these ceremonies are planned. The coordination between Panch Kedar closures shows incredible organizational skills. Respect for the traditions! ✨
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Anjali F
While I appreciate the traditions, I hope the temple committee also focuses on improving facilities for devotees. Last time I visited, the queue management and sanitation could be much better. Tradition and modern amenities should go hand in hand.
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Sarah B
The spiritual significance of these ceremonies is profound. The journey of deities to their winter seats symbolizes the cyclical nature of life. Beautiful tradition that has been preserved for centuries.
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Vikram M
Vijayadashami is such an auspicious day to decide the closure date. The entire process from Chhari Yatra to Kapat announcement is so systematic. Proud of our rich cultural heritage! 🕉️

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