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Kedarnath & Yamunotri Shrines Seal Gates for Winter
11 Nov
Summary
- Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrine portals closed for winter on Wednesday.
- Over 19 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath; over 8 lakh visited Yamunotri.
- Yamunotri Temple Committee received over ₹90 lakh in donations.
The sacred portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines officially closed for the winter season on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, following prescribed rituals and Vedic chants. The Kedarnath shrine concluded its operations at 8:30 am, while Yamunotri's gates shut at 10:28 am.
This pilgrimage season saw a significant turnout, with over 19.13 lakh pilgrims visiting Kedarnath and more than 8.84 lakh devotees making their way to Yamunotri.
Following the closure, the ceremonial palanquin carrying Lord Kedarnath's deity commenced its journey to Ukhimath, its winter abode. It is scheduled to halt overnight at Rampur before reaching the Omkareshwar Temple on November 13, where devotees can continue their worship.
Similarly, Goddess Yamuna's palanquin began its journey to Kharsali, her winter residence. The Yamunotri Temple Committee announced that they received substantial donations, exceeding ₹90 lakh through donation boxes and receipt books during the season.
