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The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee has issued an important advisory for pilgrims visiting the sacred shrine. With heavy snowfall continuing for two consecutive days, officials are urging visitors to come prepared with warm clothing and essential medicines. The temple committee is working closely with local administration, ITBP, and army personnel to manage all arrangements smoothly. The Kedarnath temple will officially close for winter on October 23, giving pilgrims limited time for darshan before the seasonal shutdown.

Key Points: Kedarnath Pilgrims Urged to Carry Warm Clothes Amid Snowfall

  • Kedarnath experiencing continuous snowfall for past two days affecting pilgrimage conditions
  • Temple committee coordinating with local administration and security forces for arrangements
  • Special efforts underway to ensure all devotees can offer prayers before closure
  • Winter closure scheduled for October 23 with Badrinath closing November 25
  • Multiple deities to be ceremoniously moved to winter seats as per tradition
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Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee urges pilgrims to carry warm clothes amid snowfall

Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee advises pilgrims to bring warm clothing and medicines as snowfall continues for two days ahead of winter closure.

"For the last two days, Kedarnath has been witnessing heavy snowfall. We appeal to people to bring warm clothing, medicines, and other essential health-related items during their visit. - Vineet Chandra Posti"

Kedarnath, October 8

Amid heavy rainfall, the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, along with the Rudraprayag district administration and police, urged pilgrims to bring warm clothing, medicines, and other essential health-related items on Wednesday.

Vineet Chandra Posti, a member of the Kedarnath Temple Committee, noted that Kedarnath Dham has been experiencing snowfall for the past two days. The temple committee member further assures that all necessary arrangements, including darshan lines, are being effectively managed by the temple committee, local administration, ITBP, and the army.

"For the last two days, Kedarnath has been witnessing heavy snowfall. We appeal to people to bring warm clothing, medicines, and other essential health-related items during their visit. The temple committee, local administration, ITBP, and the army are effectively taking care of all necessary arrangements, including smooth darshan lines,"said Posti.

The member of the Kedarnath Temple Committee also asserted that the temple committee is making special efforts, in coordination with local authorities, to ensure that no devotee misses the opportunity to offer prayers at Baba Kedar's divine shrine.

"The temple committee is making special efforts to ensure that no devotee in the sacred Baba Kedar's divine shrine misses the opportunity to offer darshan at Baba Kedar's divine shrine," added Posti.

Meanwhile, the portals of the Kedarnath Dham will be ceremoniously closed for the winter season on October 23 this year, according to the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). The Committee told ANI that the portals of Badrinath Dham will be closed for the winter on November 25 at 2:56 PM this year.

Additionally, the auspicious time (muhurat) for the departure of Shri Uddhav Ji and Shri Kuber Ji to Pandukeshwar, as well as for the Adi Guru Shankaracharya's Gaddi and Vishnu's vehicle, Shri Garud Ji, to proceed to their winter seat at the Narsingh Temple, Jyotirmath, will also be determined.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Jai Baba Kedar! ❄️ Planning to visit next week with my family. This timely warning is much appreciated. Will definitely pack extra woolens and basic medicines. The coordination between temple committee, ITBP and army gives us confidence about safety arrangements.
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Sarah B
As someone who has done the Char Dham Yatra, I must say the infrastructure and arrangements have improved significantly over the years. However, pilgrims should also carry portable oxygen cans and energy bars - the altitude combined with cold weather can be challenging for many.
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Arjun K
Important reminder for all devotees! The snowfall in Kedarnath during October is beautiful but can be dangerous if unprepared. Don't forget waterproof jackets and proper trekking shoes. Har har Mahadev! 🕉️
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Michael C
While the advisory is good, I wish they would also provide more specific details about the medical facilities available en route. Many elderly pilgrims undertake this journey and need to know what emergency services are accessible at different points.
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Nisha Z
Planning to visit before the winter closure on Oct 23. This information is very helpful! The temple committee is doing great work in ensuring smooth darshan despite challenging weather conditions. Om Namah Shivaya! 🙏

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