Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari Reviews Badrinath Temple Closure Preparations
Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari visited Badrinath Dham to oversee the arrangements for the temple’s winter closure. The doors of Lord Shri Badri Vishal will close at 9:07 PM. Tiwari praised the efforts of the police, ITBP, and temple staff for ensuring a successful pilgrimage. Before closure, Lord Badri Vishal was adorned with flowers, and rituals were performed. The idols of Uddhav and Kuber ji will move to Bamni village. Other temples like Kedarnath and Gangotri have also closed for winter.
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Chamoli DM -: Chamoli DM stands for Chamoli District Magistrate. A District Magistrate is an important government official responsible for maintaining law and order and overseeing administration in a district. Chamoli is a district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Badrinath Temple -: Badrinath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, which are very important for Hindus.
Winter Closure -: Winter closure refers to the period when the temple is closed to visitors due to heavy snowfall and cold weather. During this time, the temple is not accessible, and special rituals are performed before closing.
ITBP -: ITBP stands for Indo-Tibetan Border Police. It is a special police force in India that guards the country’s border with Tibet (China) and also helps in maintaining peace and security in the region.
Lord Shri Badri Vishal -: Lord Shri Badri Vishal is another name for Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped at the Badrinath Temple. Vishnu is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the preserver and protector of the universe.
Uddhav and Kuber ji -: Uddhav and Kuber ji are deities associated with Hindu mythology. Uddhav is a devotee and friend of Lord Krishna, while Kuber ji is the god of wealth. Their idols are moved to a nearby village during the temple’s winter closure.
Kedarnath and Gangotri -: Kedarnath and Gangotri are also important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, India. Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Gangotri is dedicated to the goddess Ganga. Like Badrinath, these temples also close during winter due to harsh weather conditions.