Kedarnatha Yatra 2023: Kedarnath Dham, the temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The doors of holy temple have been opened today i.e., on April 25, 2023 at 06:30 AM in the morning with a special puja. The opening date and time of the Kedarnath shrine is decided according to the Panchang by the priests of Ukhimath’s Omkareshwar Temple and the date was declared on Mahashivratri.
Kedarnath Yatra 2023: Opening and Closing DateOpening Date - April 25, 2023 - 06:30 AM
Closing Date - November 14, 2023
Kedarnath Yatra 2023: Opening CeremonyThis day is considered to be most auspicious day and holds a great importance. A large number of Hindu devotees across the world visit the holy temple of Lord Shiva to witness this moment. After a long hours of worship and prayers by priests, Kedarnath doors open. Devotees can have a glimpse of Kedarnath baba only after completing the door opening ceremony.
Kedarnath Yatra 2023: Closing CeremonyA grand celebration is conducted during the closing ceremony of Kedarnath Dham. Garhwal Band takes the Baba Kedar Doli to the winter abode of Lord Kedarnath which is Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath. The doors closes two days after Diwali i.e., on the day of Bhai Dooj.
The closing date of Kedarnath is fixed i.e., 2 days after Diwali when Bhai Dooj is celebrated. In 2023, Diwali will be celebrated on 12 Nov, so Kedarnath Temple will be closed on 14 November.
Kedarnath Yatra 2023: How to Book?Official Website - badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in and https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/
Kedarnath Yatra 2023: How to Visit?Kedarnath is one of the most visited religious places and alo one of the chardham and lakhs of devotees visit to have a glimpse of lord Shiva. Devotees who wants to visit this holy place then they have to register themselves through online from the official website after that devotees need to download their E-Pass from the same website. As per the new guidelines, only certain number of visitors are allowed each day.
The temple is 18 kilometre far from Gaur kund and people have an option to travel through helicopter from Phata, Sersi, Sitapur and Guptkashi.
During winters there is a heavy snowfall and all the routes are closed for 6 months and at that time the idol is shifted to Ukhimath and reinstalled again during the month of April and May.
Kedarnath Yatra 2023: FAQs- When will Kedarnath doors open ?Kedarnath dham doors have been opened today i.e., on April 25, 2023.
- How to visit Kedarnath ?Devotees would require to register themselves through the official website in advance and they can visit Kedarnath dham.
- What is the official website to register for Kedarnath Dham Yatra?Devotees can register by visiting badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in website or https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/ and visit Kedarnath dham.
- How much does Kedarnath Yatra costs?It depends upon the number of people and how they want to travel but the minimum costs starts from 10k to 40k.
- When will Kedarnath doors close in 2023?Kedarnath temple doors will be closed on the holy even of Bhaiya Dooj i.e., on November 14, 2023.