Uttarakhand: Doors of Shri Gangotri Dham to open on Akshaya Tritiya this year

ANI March 31, 2025 193 views

The sacred doors of Shri Gangotri Dham will open on April 30, coinciding with Akshaya Tritiya. This marks the beginning of the pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand. Yamnotri Dham will also open that day, with its official time announced on Yamuna Jayanti. Meanwhile, Shri Badrinath and Shri Kedarnath Dhams will open in early May, welcoming pilgrims to these revered holy sites.

"The doors of Shri Gangotri Dham traditionally open on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya." - Dr. Harish Gaur
Dehradun, March 30: The doors of Shri Gangotri Dham will open on Akshaya Tritiya on April 30 at 10.30 am this year.

Key Points

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Gangotri Dham opens on April 30, Akshaya Tritiya

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Badrinath and Kedarnath dates announced

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Yamnotri Dham opening time revealed on April 3

The doors of Shri Gangotri Dham traditionally open on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, a press release said.

Today, on Nav Samvatsar, the Shri Gangotri Temple Committee has decided the time and Muhurta of opening of the doors at Mukhwa, the winter residence of Maa Ganga.

The doors of Shri Yamnotri Dham will also open on the same day on Akshaya Tritiya April 30. The time of opening of the doors of Yamnotri Dham will be announced by the Yamnotri Temple Committee on Yamuna Jayanti on April 3.

Media in-charge of Shri Badrinath - Kedarnath Temple Committee Dr. Harish Gaur said that the date and time of opening of the doors of Shri Badrinath and Shri Kedarnath Dham has already been announced. The doors of Shri Badrinath Dham will open on Sunday 4th May at 6 am and the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham will open on Friday 2nd May at 7 am.

Kedarnath is part of one of the four high-altitude Dhams in Uttarakhand, consisting of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

The shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in the summers during April or May generally, and closing usually around October or November.

The holy pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
So excited for the Char Dham Yatra this year! 🙏 The dates are perfectly timed with Akshaya Tritiya - what a blessed beginning. Planning to visit Gangotri first as per tradition.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the announcement, I wish the temple committees would coordinate better to announce all dates together. It's confusing for pilgrims planning the full circuit when dates come out piecemeal.
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Anjali M.
Jai Maa Ganga! ❤️ The spiritual significance of Akshaya Tritiya makes this opening extra special. My family has been waiting for this announcement - booking our travel today!
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Vikram P.
For first-time visitors: the weather in late April can still be chilly at these altitudes. Pack warm clothes even if it's summer in the plains. The darshan is worth every challenge though!
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Sunita R.
Beautiful to see our traditions being maintained with such care. The sequence from Yamunotri to Badrinath represents the spiritual journey so perfectly. May everyone have safe travels this season.
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Arjun D.
Pro tip: If you're doing the full Char Dham, start booking accommodations now. Places near Gangotri fill up fast after the opening date announcement. The holy dip in the Ganges is an experience like no other!

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