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Kedarnath Dham portals open for devotees amid chants; Uttarakhand Chief Minister offers prayers

Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Himalayan shrine, decorated with 15 quintals of flowers, according to officials

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 11:42 am

Chief Minister Dhami Attends Opening of Kedarnath Temple Gates, Prays for States Prosperity

Dehradun, April 22: The Kedarnath Temple witnessed a remarkable gathering of devotion and faith on Wednesday as the gate

Morningstar 22 Apr 2026 11:14 am

Kedarnath Dham Portals Open For Devotees Amid Chants; Uttarakhand CM Offers Prayers

DEHRADUN, Apr 22: The portals of the Kedarnath Dham were opened for devotees at 8 am on Wednesday amid Vedic chants and

Daily Excelsior 22 Apr 2026 10:00 am

PM Modi Welcomes Devotees as Kedarnath Temple Opens

Prime Minister extended his heartfelt wishes to pilgrims, describing Kedarnath Dham and the Char Dham Yatra as a divine

Deccan Chronicle 22 Apr 2026 9:49 am

Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faith

Kedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes

The Economic Times 22 Apr 2026 9:38 am

Kedarnath portals open today as fresh snowfall blankets Dham, pilgrims throng shrine

The portals of Kedarnath Temple reopened on Wednesday after a six-month winter break, with thousands of devotees arrivin

The Economic Times 22 Apr 2026 8:45 am

Char Dham Yatra 2026 begins: Kedarnath portal opens tomorrow; Registration process, routes, dates and new rules here

Char Dham Yatra 2026: The 2026 Char Dham Yatra is in full swing, with the highly anticipated opening of the Kedarnath Dh

The Economic Times 21 Apr 2026 11:12 am

Rudraprayag police gears up for Kedarnath Yatra with comprehensive traffic management plan

Rudraprayag police are ready for the Kedarnath Yatra. A detailed traffic plan is in place to manage crowds and ensure sm

The Economic Times 21 Apr 2026 9:44 am

Saints Express Gratitude to PM Modi for Dehradun-Delhi Corridor

Dehradun, April 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Dehradun to announce a significant development for Uttar

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 1:45 pm

Kedarnath Pilgrimage Preparations Continue Amid Heavy Snowfall

Rudraprayag, April 8: Despite continuous heavy snowfall in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag district, preparations for the Kedar

Morningstar 8 Apr 2026 9:36 pm

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Meets Kedarnath Temple Chief to Discuss Pilgrim Safety and Facilities

Dehradun, April 2: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with the chief priest of Kedarnath Temple, Shri Sh

Morningstar 2 Apr 2026 5:36 pm

Sudden Snowfall Hits Kedarnath, Raising Concerns Ahead of Temple Opening

Rudraprayag, March 19: The weather has taken a sudden turn in Rudraprayag, located at the confluence of the Alaknanda an

Morningstar 19 Mar 2026 2:21 pm

Sara Ali Khan Faces Controversy Over Temple Visit Amid New Restrictions

Mumbai, March 19: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, who visits the Kedarnath temple every year, is now facing scrutiny re

Morningstar 19 Mar 2026 9:56 am

Controversy Surrounds Temple Entry Affidavit Requirement for Non-Hindus

New Delhi, March 18: Actress Sara Ali Khan must submit an affidavit to visit the Kedarnath-Badrinath temples, according

Morningstar 18 Mar 2026 8:06 pm

Kangana Ranaut Discusses Sanatan and Temple Entry Rules for Non-Hindus

Mumbai, March 18: The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has made a significant decision regarding the entry of non-Hi

Morningstar 18 Mar 2026 4:21 pm

Sara Ali Khan asked to prove faith before Badrinath, Kedarnath visit

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Bad

The Siasat Daily 18 Mar 2026 10:33 am

Sara Ali Khan Must Submit Affidavit for Kedarnath Visit Under New Rules

Mumbai, March 17: Every year, millions of devotees visit Kedarnath and Badrinath temples. However, this year, a signific

Morningstar 17 Mar 2026 5:21 pm

Non Sanatanis not allowed: Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee to restrict entry of non Hindus at 47 temples

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee will restrict entry for non-Sanatan Dharma followers into 47 temples. This incl

The Economic Times 12 Mar 2026 5:59 pm

Entry of Non-Hindus Banned in 47 Temples, Including Kedarnath and Badrinath

Dehradun, Mar 12: Entry of non-Hindus into 47 temples in Uttarakhand, including the prominent shrines of Badrinath and K

The Northlines 12 Mar 2026 12:44 pm

Non-Sanatanis may not enter Badrinath, Kedarnath temples: Badri-Kedar Temple Committee

Anyone who has faith in Sanatan Dharma is a Sanatani; anyone who applies vermillion on the forehead and can recite the C

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 1:41 am

BKTC proposes ban on non-Sanatanis at Badrinath, Kedarnath

Anyone who has faith in Sanatan Dharma is a Sanatani; anyone who applies vermillion on the forehead and can recite the C

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

Completing a rare double unmatched, says coach Guru Kedarnath

Everyone was like a family. When someone went through a bad patch, everyone backed them, says captain Boopathi Vaishnaku

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 9:02 pm

Entry Of Non-Hindus To Badrinath, Kedarnath To Be Barred From This Year

Dehradun. Mar 11: Entry of non-Hindus to the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand will be prohibited from this

Daily Excelsior 11 Mar 2026 7:31 pm

Intruders will be driven out from Kedarnath to Kanyakumari, says Amit Shah

Says names of those who are not Indian citizens must be removed from the voter list, as a clean electoral roll is essent

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

Char Dham Yatra Registration Opens From Today; How To Apply

The Uttarakhand government opened online registration for the Char Dham Yatra. Pilgrims must register to visit Yamunotri

News18 6 Mar 2026 6:02 pm

Chardham Yatra registration 2026 starts: Check online process, fees, temple opening dates, helicopter service charges

Chardham Yatra registration 2026: Online registration for the 2026 Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has commenced. Char Dh

The Economic Times 6 Mar 2026 9:30 am

22% Waste Surge, 60% Dumped Untreated: Kedarnath Choked By Trash

In the shadow of the snow-capped Himalayas, where millions seek spiritual solace at one of Hinduism's holiest shrines, a

NDTV 27 Feb 2026 4:20 pm

Chardham Yatra pilgrims to pay registration fee this year

Devotees embarking on the Chardham Yatra starting April 19 will face a minimum registration fee. Officials announced thi

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Kedarnath Shrine Opens From April 22

Badrinath to open April 23 as Gangotri and Yamunotri begin yatra on Akshaya Tritiya

Deccan Chronicle 15 Feb 2026 10:18 pm

Kedarnath Temple to reopen on April 22 after winter break

Rudraprayag: The portals of the revered Kedarnath Temple in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand will reopen for devotee

The Siasat Daily 15 Feb 2026 4:17 pm

Kedarnath opening date 2026 announced: Full Char Dham schedule for Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri revealed

Kedarnath opening date April 22: Kedarnath Temple will reopen its doors on April 22, 2026. This marks the beginning of t

The Economic Times 15 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Chiranjeevi, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor & Other Stars Celebrate Mahashivratri Online

Mumbai: Celebrating Mahashivratri, several members of the entertainment industry used social media to wish the netizens

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 3:04 pm

Kedarnath Temple to reopen on April 22

Rudraprayag: The portals of Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhands Garhwal Himalayas will reopen for devotees on April 22 at 8

The Northlines 15 Feb 2026 3:01 pm

Kedarnath shrine to reopen on April 22; dates for Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri Dham also announced - check

Kedarnath Temple will welcome devotees from April 22, concluding its winter hiatus. The auspicious reopening date was fi

The Times of India 15 Feb 2026 2:53 pm

Kedarnath Temple In Uttarakhand To Reopen On April 22

Rudraprayag, Feb 15: The portals of the revered Kedarnath Temple in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand will reopen for

Daily Excelsior 15 Feb 2026 2:44 pm

Kedarnath, Badrinath and 47 affiliated temples considering a ban on entry of non-Hindus

Following a proposal to restrict non-Hindus at Haridwar's Kumbh ghats, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee is consi

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 5:38 am

Proposal to ban non-Hindus at Badrinath, Kedarnath temples likely this week

Dehradun: A proposal to ban non-Hindus from entering Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri temples is likely to be approved

The Siasat Daily 26 Jan 2026 9:21 pm

Uttarakhand: Row over non-Hindu entry into Badrinath Kedarnath temple

Dehradun: The debate on the entry of non-Hindus into temples under the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee has int

The Siasat Daily 26 Jan 2026 6:34 pm

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News18 26 Jan 2026 5:29 pm

Debate rages over entry of non-Hindus into Badrinath, Kedarnath

Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Hemant Dwivedi said just as there are rules for religious conduct in

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 5:18 pm

Badrinath-Kedarnath Committee Proposes Ban On Non-Hindus. Which Temples Will Be Impacted?

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee manages 47 temples in Uttarakhand and has proposed to ban non-Hindus from enter

News18 26 Jan 2026 2:28 pm

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Ursula von der Leyen attends Republic Day parade as chief guest, BKTC bans non-Hindus from Badrinath-Kedarnath, Disha Pa

News18 26 Jan 2026 2:28 pm

Badrinath-Kedarnath Committee To Ban Non-Hindus From Entering Dham And Other Temples

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that non-Hindus will be barred from entering BadrinathKedarnath Dh

News18 26 Jan 2026 1:16 pm

Deodar Wood, Kedarnath Link: This 'Lion Chair' Is Yogi Adityanath's Newest Prized Possession

Crafted from wood left over from the Kedarnath reconstruction project, the chair has been installed in Gorakhnath Temple

News18 17 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Kedarnath: After ropeway, now govt planning a tunnel to make travel easier, shorter and safer

A new 7-km tunnel is planned to connect Chaumasi to Sonprayag, improving road connectivity and pilgrim safety to Kedarna

The Economic Times 5 Jan 2026 4:38 pm

Govt plans 7km tunnel on Kedarnath route; to reduce travel time, boost safety

A 7-km twin-tube tunnel is planned to connect Chaumasi to Sonprayag, improving connectivity and safety for Kedarnath pil

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 2:39 am

Uttarakhand chief secretary reviews Kedarnath reconstruction works, Badrinath master plan

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan reviewed Kedarnath reconstruction and Badrinath master plan progress. Preparat

The Economic Times 31 Dec 2025 5:18 pm

Snow Famine In Uttarakhand: Why Are The Mountains Still Bare And Dry This Year? | Explained

Uttarakhands peaks, from Kedarnath to Auli, remain snowless this December, leaving tourists and businesses disappointed.

News18 30 Dec 2025 1:19 pm

No Snowfall At A Time Kedarnath Usually Sees 5-8 Feet Snow

At a time when Kedarnath in Uttarakhand is usually covered in at least five feet of snow,the hill shrine till Tuesday di

NDTV 23 Dec 2025 8:17 pm