RUDRAPRAYAG, Nov 11: The portals of the Kedarnath Temple were closed for the winter season at 8:30 am on Wednesday following traditional religious rituals and the chanting of Vedic mantras.
The closing ceremonies began at 4 am with special prayers and religious rituals performed according to established customs. The temple doors were subsequently shut at the auspicious time.
Following the closure, the processional palanquin of Lord Kedarnath was taken around the temple complex before beginning its journey to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the deity’s winter abode.
As per the schedule, the palanquin will halt overnight at Rampur on Wednesday, reach Guptkashi on November 12 and arrive at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath on November 13.
For the next six months, devotees will be able to offer prayers to Lord Kedarnath at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
