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Badrinath Dham Closes Doors for Winter on Nov 16
20 Oct
Summary
- Badrinath Dham's portals will close for winter on November 16.
- The closure marks the end of the annual pilgrimage season.
- A recent accident near Badrinath claimed two lives.
The revered Badrinath Dham, also called 'Bhu Baikunth', will officially close for the winter season on November 16. The announcement was made by temple authorities, signaling the end of the pilgrimage due to harsh winter conditions at the high-altitude Himalayan shrine. This sacred site is a significant destination for Vaishnavites.
Earlier in October, a tragic accident occurred on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway. A taxi carrying five people fell into a deep gorge near Pali Pulia. Sadly, two individuals died at the scene, while three others were successfully rescued by emergency services. The vehicle was en route from Chandigarh when the incident happened.
