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Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra in is one of the most revered pilgrimages for Hindus. The Char Dham yatra is undertaken by millions of devotees, who visit
the four sacred shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. However, heavy snowfall during winter forces all four temples to close for around six months.
When Will Gangotri Dham Close?
Located in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, Gangotri Dham is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. This year, the doors of the Gangotri temple will close for the winter season on November 10, 2026, at 12:05 pm. Special prayers and religious rituals are performed at the temple before the doors are closed. The ceremonial idol of Goddess Ganga is then carried to Mukhba village, her winter abode.Devotees can visit Mukhba to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Goddess Ganga during the winter months.
Yamunotri Dham Closing Date
Yamunotri Dham is the first stop on the Char Dham Yatra and is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Located in Uttarkashi district, the temple will close its doors for the winter season on November 11, 2026, on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, at 10:28 am.After the closure, the ceremonial idol of Goddess Yamuna will be taken to Kharsali village, where winter worship will be performed. Devotees can offer prayers to the goddess here throughout the winter season.
When Will Kedarnath Dham Close?
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath Dham is located in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. In 2026, the doors of the Kedarnath temple will close for the winter season on November 11 at 8:30 am.Following the closure, the five-faced ceremonial idol of Lord Kedarnath will be carried to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the deity's winter seat. Worship of Lord Kedarnath continues here during the winter months.
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Situated amid the high Himalayan mountains, the temple receives heavy snowfall during winter. As a result, devotees cannot visit the main temple for darshan during this period.
Badrinath Dham Temple Closing Time
Badrinath Dham, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is the final stop on the Char Dham Yatra. Located in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, the temple will close its doors for the winter season on November 16, 2026, at 9:37 pm.Lord Vishnu is worshipped here in his Badri Narayan form. Special religious rituals are performed at the temple before it closes for winter. During this period, traditions associated with the worship of Lord Badri Vishal continue at the Narsingh Temple in Joshimath and the Yogadhyan Badri Temple in Pandukeshwar.
