Shri Hemkunt Sahib has closed for the winter after its final prayer ceremony, according to an update from Chamoli Police published on 10 October 2026. The closing ceremony drew thousands of devotees who witnessed the religious and ceremonial proceedings.
The occasion featured the sound of an Army band, emotional scenes among pilgrims and repeated chants of “Waheguru Ji”. The shrine’s doors were then closed for the winter period.
Record pilgrim turnout
More than 3,84,573 devotees visited Shri Hemkunt Sahib, described in the update as a record-breaking turnout. The figure highlights the strong pilgrresponse during the year.
Thousands of visitors were present for the final prayer and witnessed the historic moment as the shrine closed for the season. The ceremony combined the final religious observances with formal musical honours from the Army band.
The closure marks the end of this year’s pilgractivity at Shri Hemkunt Sahib. The available update does not provide a date for the shrine’s reopening.
Conclusion
Shri Hemkunt Sahib has closed for the winter after a final prayer ceremony witnessed by thousands, with more than 3,84,573 devotees recorded during the pilgrperiod.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why were the doors of Shri Hemkunt Sahib closed?
The shrine was closed for the winter period after the year’s final prayer ceremony.
Q. How many devotees visited Shri Hemkunt Sahib?
More than 3,84,573 devotees visited the shrine.
Q. What took place during the closing ceremony?
The ceremony included the final prayer, an Army band performance, emotional scenes and chants of “Waheguru Ji”.
Q. Who reported the closure and attendance figures?
Chamoli Police reported the closure and the pilgrim attendance figure in an update published on 10 October 2026.
Q. Who witnessed the seasonal closure?
Thousands of devotees witnessed the historic closing ceremony.
