Kedarnath Opening Date 2024 – Kedarnath Dham, one of the holy 12 Jyotirlingas, remains a center of attraction and devotion for the devotees. Every year due to snowfall, the doors of Kedarnath Dham remain closed for six months in a year from the day of Bhai Dooj. So let us know what is the time of opening and closing of the doors of Kedarnath Dham in 2024 (Kedarnath Opening And Closing Date 2024) –
Kedarnath Opening Date 2024 (Kedarnath Temple Opening Date 2024)
The doors of Kedarnath Dham have been opened on 10 May. Kedarnath temple was decorated with 40 quintals of flower petals. The devotees of Shiv Shankar were waiting for this moment for a long time. Let us tell you that before opening the temple, the priests performed puja with rituals. After this, the doors were opened amid the chants of Har-Har Mahadev.
The doors of Kedarnath Dham have been opened for the devotees. Thousands of devotees witnessed this auspicious moment. This moment is special for all Shiva devotees, which they had been waiting for a long time. This Dham is one of the most sacred places dedicated to Lord Shiva. The doors of this divine Dham were opened today on May 10, 2024 at 07 am. Before opening the temple, the priests performed special puja. After this, the doors were opened amid the chants of Har Har Mahadev.
As soon as the doors opened, flowers were showered on the temple and the devotees from the helicopter. Now the doors are open for the devotees, for which they can visit the holy temple by registering through the Government Online Website Portal. At the same time, the doors of Yamunotri have also been opened for the devotees.
Kedarnath temple was closed last year on the occasion of Bhaiya Dooj. Special puja was also performed during its closing ceremony. After six months, the doors have now been opened. Every year, due to heavy snowfall, the doors of Kedarnath Dham are closed for six months in a year from the day of Bhai Dooj, so that the devotees coming here do not face any kind of problem.
If you are going to visit Kedarnath Dham, then the most pleasant and adventurous experience of the journey to Kedarnath is on foot. Let us tell you, one has to travel 16 km on foot from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. You can also go by sitting in a palanquin. Palanquin services are available from Gaurikund. At the same time, the easiest way to go is by helicopter. You will get helicopter facility from Gaurikund and Phata.
Kedarnath Closing Date 2024 (Kedarnath Temple Closing Date 2024)
The doors of Kedarnath Dham will be closed in the month of November, but it has not yet been decided on which date the doors of Kedarnath Dham will be closed.
Doors open on Akshaya Tritiya, doors are closed on Bhai Dooj
There is a ritual of opening the doors of Baba Kedarnath Dham on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. According to mythological beliefs, after the formal announcement of the date on Mahashivratri, the doors of Baba open on the holy festival of Akshaya Tritiya every year. The doors of Kedarnath are closed from the day of Bhai Dooj.
According to mythology, after the Mahabharata war, the Pandavas reached the Himalayas with their wife Draupadi, where they built the temple of Lord Bholenath. After this, they also performed the Tarpan of their ancestors here. After this, they attained heaven. It is said that the day the Pandavas performed the Tarpan of their ancestors was the day of Bhai Dooj, so from then till now the doors of Kedarnath started closing from the day of Bhai Dooj.
How to register online-offline for Kedarnath?
Registration for Kedarnath Yatra can be done by visiting Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council’s website registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. Apart from this, you can also register yourself through touristcareuttarakhand app and toll free number 01351364 and WhatsApp number 91-8394833833. If you are not able to register online, then you can also register offline by going to Rishikesh.
Keep these things in mind
If you are also going to visit Kedarnath this time, then you should first know some important things.
- Let us tell you, Kedarnath Yatra is physically very difficult. Therefore, first of all, get your health checked. Because it is very important for you to be physically fit for this journey.
- The weather in Kedarnath is very uncertain. Therefore, before going on the journey, take complete information about the weather.
- For the journey to Kedarnath, you will have to keep PAN card, Aadhar card, and health insurance certificate with you.
- If you are also traveling to Kedarnath this time, then you must keep warm clothes before traveling.
FAQs
When will Kedarnath Kapat open in 2024?
Kedarnath Kapat has opened on 10 May in 2024.
Can one go to Kedarnath without registration?
No, one cannot go to Kedarnath without registration.