US EditionIn Pics: Badrinath Dham reopens after six months, marking auspicious start to Char Dham Yatra
- The Shri Badrinath temple, located in the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand, was reopened to pilgrims at 6 a.m. On May 4, 2025, signaling the commencement of the Char Dham Yatra.
- The reopening followed a six-month closure after Diwali, during which preparations and security arrangements were completed to ensure a smooth pilgrimage.
- The temple was adorned with 15 tons of flowers, accompanied by vedic chants and devotional music performed by the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles band.
- More than 2.2 million devotees have signed up for the six-month Char Dham pilgrimage journey covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, with a deployment of roughly 6,000 police officers to maintain security.
- The reopening signifies the pilgrimage's spiritual importance and the local administration's efforts to provide enhanced security and crowd management for devotees.
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Uttarakhand Prepares for Grand Opening of Shri Badrinath Temple As anticipation builds for the opening of the revered Shri Badrinath Temple on May 4, Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari confirmed that Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will be among those present during the temple doors' ceremonial opening at 6:04 AM. Devotees are already gathering in Badrinath as beautification and renovation works conclude, with more than 25…
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