The doors of Lord Tungnath, known as the Third Kedar, will close for the winter season on 6 November 2026, according to an announcement by Rudraprayag Police. The date was decided through Panchang calculations and declared at Markateshwar Temple in Makkumath on Vijayadashami.
The closure will be carried out according to religious rituals, ending devotees’ access to the shrine for the season. The announcement gives pilgrims and visitors the key date they need to plan any final visit before the winter closure.
Processional doli to reach winter seat
After the temple doors close, the moving festival doli carrying the ceremonial representation of Lord Tungnath will travel through various halts. It is scheduled to reach Markateshwar Temple in Makkumath on 8 November 2026.
Markateshwar Temple is identified as the winter seat of Lord Tungnath. The doli’s arrival there will mark the deity’s installation at the winter seat after the seasonal closure of the high-altitude shrine.
The announcement provides 2 important dates for devotees: 6 November 2026 for the closure of the Tungnath doors and 8 November 2026 for the arrival of the ceremonial doli at Makkumath.
Conclusion
Lord Tungnath’s doors will close for the winter on 6 November 2026, followed by the arrival of the ceremonial doli at its winter seat, Markateshwar Temple in Makkumath, on 8 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will Lord Tungnath’s doors close for winter?
The doors will close on 6 November 2026.
Q. Who is Lord Tungnath?
Lord Tungnath is identified as the Third Kedar.
Q. Where was the closure date announced?
The date was announced at Markateshwar Temple in Makkumath.
Q. How was the closure date decided?
It was decided on the basis of Panchang calculations.
Q. When will the ceremonial doli reach Makkumath?
The moving festival doli will reach Markateshwar Temple on 8 November 2026.
Q. What is Markateshwar Temple’s role after the closure?
It is the winter seat of Lord Tungnath.
