Kedarnath Temple Opens Its Doors to Pilgrims
On May 2, 2025, the gates of the Kedarnath temple, located at an elevation of over 11,000 feet, were opened to more than 12,000 pilgrims. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the four Char Dham temples and the 11th Jyotirlinga.
The ceremony began at 7 a.m., with the temple adorned with 108 quintals of flowers from Nepal, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. The temple, which remains closed during winter, was opened after a winter break. The process began at 5 a.m., with officials and religious leaders participating in the worship of the sanctum sanctorum before the gates were opened.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the opening ceremony and performed a puja, praying for the well-being and prosperity of all. The temple, visited by millions of devotees annually, will also feature a grand "aarti" on the confluence of the Mandakini and Saraswati rivers, with ramps erected for devotees to view the ceremony.
Reference : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/kedarnath-opens-for-devotees-over-12000-attend-grand-ceremony/article69533210.ece
