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The Badrinath Temple during the opening of its portals, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand
The famous temple of Badrinath in the upper Himalayan region of Uttarakhand opened after the winter break early on Tuesday amid traditional rituals.
The chief priest of the temple, Ishwar Prasad Namboodiri, opened the portals of the temple at 4.15 am chanting Vedic hymns and praying for the well-being of all.
However, the opening ceremony was a subdued affair with only a limited number of people, including the priests, the Dharmadhikari and administrative officials, attending it in compliance with the COVID-19 standard operating procedure (SOP).
Updated Feb 16, 2021 | 15:14 IST
A Chardham Devasthanam Board official said the Badrinath temple will be reopened for devotees at 4.15 am on May 18. Portals of Badrinath temple to open on 18th May at 4:15 am. | Photo Credit: ANI
Dehradun: The sacred portals of Badrinath will be reopened for devotees on May 18 this year. The gates of the famous Himalayan temple located in Uttarakhand s Chamoli district are closed every year with the onset of winter during which it remains snowbound.
The temple will be reopened for devotees at 4.15 am on May 18, a Chardham Devasthanam Board official said.
The auspicious hour and date for the reopening of the Himalayan temple was decided at a ceremony held on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Tuesday at Narendra Nagar palace, the residence of the erstwhile Tehri royals, he said.