Panchmukhi Doli of Baba Kedarnath
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Panchmukhi Doli of Baba Kedarnath
The Panchmukhi Doli of Baba Kedarnath left for Kedarnath Dham on April 28, 2025. After following a specific route, Doli will reach the Kedarnath Temple, whose door is set to open on May 2, 2025.
In accordance with all rituals and traditions, the Panchmukhi Doli of Baba Kedarnath left for Kedarnath on Monday morning. The doli ceremoniously leaves from its winter seat at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath. Devotees of Kedar Baba from all around the place gathered on this auspicious occasion, showering flowers and chanting "Baba Kedar Jai" with utmost devotion.
Before embarking the pious Chal Vigrah Utsav Doli Yatra, a special ceremony performed at Omkareshwar Temple. As part of the ritual, the Panchmukhi idol of Kedar Baba goes through a Panch Snan (a ceremonial bath). Following this, the idol is placed on the decorated doli (Palanquin), and proceeds to Kedarnath Dham.
Omkareshwar to Guptkashi
To reach Kedarnath Dham, the Baba Kedarnath's Panchmukhi Doli covers approximately 59 km from Omkareshwar Temple. Along the way, the doli took halts at designated places, with Guptkashi being the first of them. At Guptkashi, the doli receives a grandeur welcome, and stays overnight at Vishwanath Temple.
Guptkashi to Phata
After staying overnight at Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi, the Panchmukhi Doli of Kedar Baba left for its second halt at Phata, around 14 km away.
Phata to Gaurikund
After following the specific yatra route, the palanquin will reach Gaurikund, where it will stay overnight at Gaura Mata Mandir. Gaurikund is the last motorable point and from here the trek route to Kedarnath begins.
Kedarnath Dham Portal Opening Day
After completing the journey of 59 km from its winter seat, the Chal Vigrah Utsav Doli Yatra will arrive at Kedarnath Temple. In the presence of the BKTC committee, the Rawal, local authorities, and devotees, the portal of Baba Kedarnath will open around 7 AM. The BKTC committee has already done all the preparation for the event. Indian Army band devotional tunes creates a surreal atmosphere, accompanied by chants of "Kedar Baba ki Jai". With the portal opening on May 2, the Kedarnath yatra for the year 2025 officially begins.
Char Dham Yatra 2025
Kedarnath is the third Dham in the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra. In 2025, the Char Dham Yatra begins on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya on April 30, 2025. The portal of Yamunotri and Gangotri opened on April 30, followed by Kedarnath on May 2 and Badrinath Dham on May 4, 2025. The state government has done all the preparation for Char Dham Yatra 2025. Like previous, it is mandatory for the devotees to register for Char Dham Yatra.
