Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand closed for winter on October 23 at 8:30 am on Bhai Dooj. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Gurmit Singh offered prayers, while the pilgrimage season saw over 16.52 lakh devotees this year. (Pics/PTI and X)
Updated On: 2025-10-23 11:44 AM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
The District Magistrate of Rudraprayag said that this year's Kedarnath yatra has been very successful.
During the closure of the Kedarnath Dham, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was also present at the sacred temple.
Kedarnath Dham, a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus, held an evening aarti on Wednesday. Many devotees attended the event to participate in this significant ceremony.
Earlier, Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) visited the Kedarnath Dham on Tuesday and offered a special Rudrabhishek. He also inspected the ongoing construction and development works.
The Kedarnath Yatra has set a new record this year. The number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath has crossed 16.52 lakh, as of October 8. In 2024, a total of 1,652,076 devotees visited Kedarnath throughout the entire pilgrimage season.
