Badrinath Temple Opens for Devotees on May 4

The portals of Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district will open for devotees at 6 AM on May 4, 2025. The Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC) announced the date on Sunday. The declaration took place at the Royal Court in Narendra Nagar (Tehri) on Basant Panchami, following traditional rituals like Ganesh Panchang and Chowki Pujan. For more updates about when?Badrinath Temple Opens, check out?Trending Travel Updates.

Religious Ceremony Marks the Date Selection

Royal priest Acharya Krishna Prasad Uniyal finalized the date as per religious customs. The event saw the presence of the erstwhile Maharaja of Tehri, Manvendra Shah, along with his wife and daughter Shreeja. Tehri Lok Sabha MP Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Badrinath’s chief priest Rawal Amarnath Namboodri, and BKTC’s chief executive officer Vijay Thapliyal also attended.

Badrinath Temple Opens After Winter Closure

Badrinath Temple, along with Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, follows a seasonal opening and closing schedule. These Char Dham shrines close every year after Diwali and reopen in April-May. Pilgrims undertake the journey as part of their spiritual yatra.

Record-Breaking Pilgrimage Numbers

In 2024, the Char Dham yatra recorded over 50 lakh visitors, the highest ever. Nearly 41% of pilgrims completed the yatra within the first 30 days. The busiest period was from May 17 to 23, when 5,63,292 pilgrims visited the temples.

Challenges Faced During the Yatra

Despite the high turnout, challenges arose during the 2024 yatra. Health-related issues led to the unfortunate passing of 183 pilgrims in the first 100 days. Authorities continue to emphasize health precautions for visitors.

As Badrinath Temple opens again in 2025, devotees are expected to visit in large numbers, continuing the centuries-old tradition of pilgrimage to the sacred site.

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