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Kedarnath Dham Closes for Winter; 19.2 Lakh Devotees Visit Shrine This Year

Headline via Deccan Chronicle · first report 10 Nov, 17:36 IST, latest 11 Nov, 17:21 IST

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What we know

5 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Hindustan Times at 10 Nov, 17:36 IST; the latest is from The Hindu at 11 Nov, 17:21 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by5 news organisations
First report10 Nov, 17:36 IST
Latest report11 Nov, 17:21 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

This year, the shrine witnessed an unprecedented footfall, with over one million devotees arriving for darshan
The Gangotri temple in Uttarkashi closed its portals for winter on Tuesday. Goddess Ganga’s processional palanquin departed for her winter abode, where the deity will be worshipped according to traditional rites for the next six months by devotees
The closure ceremony was conducted amid traditional rituals, Vedic chanting and the tunes of an Army band
Kedarnath Dham closes for winter after welcoming over 19 lakh devotees. As the sacred shrine shuts for six months, Baba Kedar's winter journey to Ukhimath begins.
The process began at 4 a.m. with special prayers and religious ceremonies, with all rituals performed in accordance with traditional customs before the temple doors were closed at the auspicious time

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About Uttarakhand IndiaAsia 10 Nov 2026

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