The doors of Shri Kedarnath Temple in Rudraprayag district will close for the winter on 11 November at morning 8:30 AM, according to information shared by Rudraprayag Police. The closure will take place on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
The winter transition will be followed by the traditional journey of Baba Kedarnath’s movable idol. The procession will travel from Kedarnath Dham to its winter seat at Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath over the next 2 days.
3-day procession schedule
On 11 November, the movable idol will leave Kedarnath Dham and reach Rampur for a night halt. The journey will mark the first stage after the temple doors are closed for the winter season.
The procession will resume from Rampur on 12 November. It will pass through Fata and Narayankoti before reaching Shri Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi, where it will stay overnight.
On 13 November, the procession will depart at morning 8:30 AM. It will then reach Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of Baba Kedarnath, and be installed there according to the established tradition.
Winter worship in Ukhimath
With the closure of the Kedarnath Temple doors, worship of Baba Kedarnath during the winter period will be conducted at Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
The announced route provides the key travel points for the movable idol’s procession: Kedarnath Dham, Rampur, Fata, Narayankoti, Guptkashi and Ukhimath. The schedule also identifies the overnight halts at Rampur and Shri Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi.
For visitors and devotees following the temple calendar, the important date is 11 November, when the Kedarnath shrine will close at morning 8:30 AM. The next significant point is 13 November, when the movable idol is scheduled to reach its winter seat in Ukhimath.
Conclusion
Shri Kedarnath Temple will close for the winter on 11 November at morning 8:30 AM, while worship will continue at Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath after the movable idol reaches there on 13 November.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will the doors of Shri Kedarnath Temple close?
The doors will close on 11 November at morning 8:30 AM.
Q. Why will the temple doors be closed?
They will be closed for the winter period on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
Q. Where will the movable idol stay on 11 November?
The procession will leave Kedarnath Dham and reach Rampur for a night halt.
Q. Where will the procession stay on 12 November?
After travelling through Fata and Narayankoti, it will stay overnight at Shri Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi.
Q. Where is Baba Kedarnath’s winter seat?
The winter seat is Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
Q. When will the movable idol reach Ukhimath?
It is scheduled to leave on 13 November at morning 8:30 AM and reach Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
