The portals of Shri Tungnath Temple, known as the third Kedar, will close on 06 November for the upcoming winter period, following established tradition. The closure will be followed by the ceremonial journey of Lord Shri Tungnath’s utsav doli to its winter seat at Shri Makkumath Temple.

The 3-day procession will pass through designated stops before reaching Makkumath. Worship and prayers for Lord Shri Tungnath will continue at the winter seat during the period when the main temple remains closed.

Utsav doli travel schedule

  • 06 November: The utsav doli will leave Shri Tungnath Temple and reach Chopta for an overnight stay.
  • 07 November: It will depart from Chopta and travel to Bhanakun, where it will stay overnight at the cave.
  • 08 November: The procession will leave Bhanakun Cave and reach Shri Makkumath Temple, the winter seat of Lord Shri Tungnath.

The programme links the high-altitude shrine with its winter worship centre through a traditional route. The scheduled movement also identifies where the ceremonial procession will halt on each night before completing its journey.

Winter worship at Makkumath

Once the procession reaches Shri Makkumath Temple, worship of Lord Shri Tungnath will be performed there throughout the winter period. The announcement does not provide a separate reopening date for the main temple.

The closure on 06 November and the arrival at Makkumath on 08 November mark the transition from worship at the Tungnath shrine to worship at its winter seat.

Conclusion

Shri Tungnath Temple will close for winter on 06 November, while the deity’s utsav doli will reach Shri Makkumath Temple on 08 November for winter worship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will the portals of Shri Tungnath Temple close?

The portals will close on 06 November for the winter period.

Q. Which temple is known as the third Kedar in this announcement?

Shri Tungnath Temple is identified as the third Kedar.

Q. Where will the utsav doli stay on 06 November?

It will travel from Shri Tungnath Temple to Chopta for an overnight stay.

Q. Where will the procession stay on 07 November?

The utsav doli will travel from Chopta to Bhanakun and stay overnight at the cave.

Q. Where will winter worship of Lord Shri Tungnath take place?

Worship will be conducted at Shri Makkumath Temple, the deity’s winter seat.