Shri Badrinath Dham to Close for Winter
The famous Shri Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand, India, will close its doors for the winter season on November 17. The process begins with Panch Pujas starting on November 13. Ajendra Ajay, President of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), will be present during the closing ceremonies.
Panch Pujas Schedule
On November 13, the first day of Panch Pujas, Lord Ganesha will be worshipped, and his doors will close in the evening. The following day, November 14, the doors of Adi Kedareshwar Temple and Shankaracharya Temple will close. On November 15, Khadga-Pustak Puja and Veda Richas recitation will stop. On November 16, Kadhai Bhog will be offered to Maa Lakshmi Ji.
Final Closure and Winter Arrangements
On November 17, the doors of Shri Badrinath Dham will close at 9:07 pm. The next day, the throne of Adi Guru Shankaracharya ji, along with Shri Kuber ji and Uddhav ji, will move to their winter residence in Pandukeshwar and Shri Nrisinha Temple, Joshimath. Shri Uddhav ji and Shri Kuber ji will stay in Pandukeshwar for the winter. On November 19, the throne of Adi Guru Shankaracharya ji will reach Shri Nrisinha Temple, Joshimath, where winter pujas will be held.
Doubts Revealed
Shri Badrinath Dham -: Shri Badrinath Dham is a famous Hindu temple located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Winter Closure -: During the winter, the temple closes because the area gets very cold and snowy, making it difficult for people to visit. The temple reopens in the summer when the weather is better.
Panch Pujas -: Panch Pujas are a series of five special worship ceremonies performed before the temple closes for winter. These rituals are important for the devotees and the temple traditions.
Ajendra Ajay -: Ajendra Ajay is the President of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), which manages the temple’s activities and ceremonies.
Adi Kedareshwar and Shankaracharya Temples -: These are other important temples located near Badrinath. They are also closed for winter along with the main Badrinath temple.
Adi Guru Shankaracharya ji -: Adi Guru Shankaracharya was a great Indian philosopher and saint who helped revive Hinduism in India. His teachings and works are highly respected, and his throne is moved to different locations for winter rituals.
Pandukeshwar and Joshimath -: Pandukeshwar and Joshimath are towns in Uttarakhand where the throne of Adi Guru Shankaracharya is taken for winter worship. These places are important for religious activities during the winter months.