Kedarnath Temple
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Kedarnath Yatra resumes after weather improves; pilgrims allowed to continue journey
India | May 31, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTThe Kedarnath Yatra resumed on Sunday after rainfall eased and weather conditions improved. Pilgrims who had been stopped at safe locations following an orange alert have now been allowed to proceed.
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Char Dham Yatra 2026: Massive influx of devotees at Kedarnath after opening of temple's portals
India | Apr 25, 2026, 09:45 PM ISTThe Kedarnath temple's portals were opened three days before, as the devotees thronged the temple to visit the shrine. A massive influx of devotees was seen at the temple as the state government made extensive arrangements for their safety.
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Kedarnath Dham portals open for devotees amid chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'; CM Dhami offers prayers
India | Apr 22, 2026, 04:58 PM ISTUttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami witnessed a deeply spiritual moment as the town reverberated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Shri Kedar." Devotees gathered in large numbers as the sacred proceedings unfolded amid traditional rituals and celebrations.
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Kedarnath Temple reopens today: The meaning behind ‘Samb Sadashiv’ written in flowers
Spirituality | Apr 22, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTAs Kedarnath reopens for Char Dham Yatra 2026, the phrase ‘Samb Sadashiv’ displayed in flowers draws attention. We explain its meaning, why it is considered a safe mantra, and how chanting it may influence the mind and overall spiritual experience.
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Kedarnath Temple decked with 51 quintals of flowers ahead of reopening; doors to open today | VIDEOS
India | Apr 22, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTKedarnath Temple is set to reopen on April 22 after six months, with grand preparations underway, including decoration with 51 quintals of flowers. Devotees have started arriving as authorities enforce strict rules inside the temple.
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Kedarnath Temple bans mobile phones inside premises ahead of April 22 reopening
Travel | Apr 21, 2026, 03:16 PM ISTThe Kedarnath Temple Committee has banned mobile phones inside the temple premises ahead of its reopening on April 22. Photography and video recording are also prohibited. The move aims to maintain sanctity and ensure a smoother darshan experience for devotees.
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Non-Hindus barred from Gangotri Dham; Badrinath and Kedarnath Committee also mulls similar move
India | Jan 26, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe decision was made unanimously at a committee meeting held on Sunday. Shri Badrinath and Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said a similar proposal will be placed before the board in its upcoming meeting.
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Kedarnath Temple Closes for Winter After Sacred Rituals and Huge Devotee Gathering
News | Oct 23, 2025, 01:08 PM ISTThe Kedarnath Temple in Rudraprayag has officially closed its doors for the winter season after special rituals and prayers. Thousands of devotees witnessed the divine ceremony as Lord Kedarnath’s idol was moved to Ukhimath for winter worship. The temple will reopen next spring when weather conditio
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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra halted for three days amid heavy rainfall alert, police stop devotees
India | Aug 13, 2025, 07:01 PM ISTUttarakhand: SP Akshay Prahlad Konde stated that the situation was handled peacefully, with no untoward incidents reported during the enforcement of the yatra suspension. Officials reiterated that the curbs are temporary measures put in place purely to safeguard pilgrims.
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Faith on fast-forward: Pilgrims take ambulances to skip traffic enroute Kedarnath - Here's what happ
India | Jun 17, 2025, 02:41 PM ISTIn an unusual incident on the Kedarnath route, two ambulances were stopped by police after suspicions arose about their use. The vehicles, typically meant for emergencies, were found carrying pilgrims instead of patients, prompting authorities to take action.
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Kedarnath Dham welcomes over 30,000 devotees on first day of yatra
India | May 03, 2025, 07:25 AM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the opening ceremony of the Dham portal and personally distributed prasad to devotees at the Mukhya Sevak Bhandara.
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Uttarakhand weather: IMD predicts heavy rains in state, snowfall likely on Char Dham Yatra route
India | May 02, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTThe IMD has advised residents and pilgrims to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions, especially those travelling along hilly routes on the Char Dham Yatra which began today with the reopening of Kedarnath Temple portals.
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Kedarnath Temple opens for devotees, marking the beginning of Char Dham Yatra | Watch
India | May 02, 2025, 07:44 AM ISTThe portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham have opened to devotees from today, marking the beginning of the pilgrimage season. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was present on the occasion to take part in the inaugural ceremonies.
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Kedarnath opening date 2025: Here's when the portals of the temple open, know date, timing
Lifestyle | Mar 01, 2025, 03:15 PM ISTVijay Prasad Thapliyal, the CEO of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee announced the opening of the portals of the Kedarnath Temple. The Char Dham Yatra is set to begin on April 30. Check here the Kedarnath temple opening date and time.
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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Temple gates to open for devotees on this date | Here are details
India | Feb 26, 2025, 03:46 PM ISTUttarakhand: On the occasion of Mahashivratri, Badrinath - Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 at 7 am.
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5 temple towns in North India you can visit this year
Fashion | Jan 07, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTIndia is home to numerous temples, each with a history and significance of its own. However, if you're confused as to how you should go about visiting the temples across the country, you can choose your region and visit accordingly. Here are some temple towns in North India.
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228 kgs of gold is missing from Kedarnath temple, claims Jyotirmath Shankaracharya
India | Jul 15, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTShankaracharya of Jyotirmath Swami Avimukteshwaranand's sensational claim of alleged 'gold scam' at Kedarnath temple comes amid a row triggered after the construction of another Kedarnath temple in Delhi.
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Uttarakhand: High-level committee to probe alleged 'gold plating scam' at Kedarnath temple
India | Jun 24, 2023, 09:48 AM ISTUttarakhand: The state government has decided to set up a panel to probe the alleged 'gold plating scam' at the Kedarnath temple.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Kedarnath priest alleges scam in gold plating of temple walls
Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 19, 2023, 11:48 PM ISTCrores of people have faith in Kedarnath Dham and there is a BJP govt in Uttarakhand. That's why the leaders of the opposition are also raising questions on this issue. Congress leader and former MLA from Kedarnath Manoj Rawat said that questions have not been raised only on the temple committee.
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Kedarnath temple opens for devotees; pilgrims' yatra halted due to bad weather | Video
India | Apr 25, 2023, 06:41 AM ISTThe Uttarakhand government on Sunday closed fresh registration of pilgrims for Kedarnath till April 30 due to a bad weather forecast.