A large number of devotees gathered in the temple courtyard at Kedarnath Dham late in the evening, where an Army band performed for pilgrims before the shrine’s winter closure.
ANI reported that the band’s performance captivated devotees at the Uttarakhand temple. The gathering came shortly before the portals of Baba Kedar are scheduled to close for the winter season tomorrow morning.
Army band to accompany ceremonial procession
After the portals close, the Army band will accompany Baba Kedar’s ceremonial palanquin, known as the Doli, as it leaves Kedarnath for its winter abode at the Omkareshwar Temple.
Army personnel will also march alongside the palanquin during the journey. The procession will mark the movement of Baba Kedar’s Doli to the shrine’s winter destination after the seasonal closure at Kedarnath.
The evening performance gave devotees gathered at the temple courtyard an opportunity to witness the Army band before the ceremonial departure. The reported programme combined the musical performance with preparations for the traditional palanquin journey.
Conclusion
Devotees at Kedarnath witnessed an Army band performance before the temple portals close for winter. The band and Army personnel will accompany Baba Kedar’s Doli to Omkareshwar Temple during its ceremonial departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the Army band perform?
The Army band performed in the temple courtyard at Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand.
Q. When are the Kedarnath temple portals scheduled to close?
The portals are scheduled to close tomorrow morning for the winter season.
Q. Where will Baba Kedar’s ceremonial palanquin go?
The Doli will depart for its winter abode at the Omkareshwar Temple.
Q. Who will accompany the Doli during the journey?
The Army band will accompany the palanquin, while Army personnel will march alongside it.
