Opening and Closing Date of Kedarnath Temple
Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. After Yamunotri and Gangotri, it is the third of the four dhams in the sacred Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra. Devotees from across the world visit the shrine to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath Temple is located in Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. Among the four shrines of Char Dham Yatra, Kedarnath is usually visited the most. Like Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Badrinath, the Kedarnath Temple also remain open six months each year, usually from April/May to October/November. During the winter months, the temple remains closed, and the deity is worshipped at the Omkareshwar Temple in Kalimath, which serves as its winter seat.
Kedarnath Dham Opening Date 2025- May 2, 2025
Every year, on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announces the opening date of Kedarnath Temple. In 2025, the Kedarnath Kapat opened for devotees on May 2, 2025. After completing the journey of 59 km from its winter seat, the Panchmukhi Doli of Baba Kedarnath arrives at Kedarnath on its opening day. Around 30,000 devotees visited Kedarnath on its opening day. Like the previous year, Char Dham Yatra Registration is mandatory for all devotees, which can be done online or at dedicated registration counters in Rishikesh.
Kedarnath Temple Closing Date 2025
The Kedarnath Temple typically closes on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, which generally falls in October/November. The exact closing date of Kedarnath Dham will be announced by the temple committee on Dusshera. However, it is expected that Kedarnath Temple will likely close on October 23, 2025. After the portal is closed, the palanquin of Baba Kedarnath will be brought back to Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, where the deity will be worshipped during the winter months.
Kedarnath Temple Kapat Opening and Closing Date
| Year | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 May 2025 | 23 October 2025 (Tentative) |
| 2024 | 10 May 2024 | 3 November 2024 |
| 2023 | 25 April 2023 | 14 November 2023 |
| 2022 | 6 May 2022 | 26 October 2022 |
| 2021 | 17 May 2021 | 6 November 2021. |
| 2020 | 29 April 2020 | 16 November 2020 |
Kedarnath Temple Opening Date 2026
In 2026, the portal of Kedarnath Dham is expected to open on April 24, 2026. However, this date is tentative and will be confirmed by the BKTC. Being the third shrine of the Char Dham Yatra, the Kedarnath Temple portal opens after the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri.
Char Dham Yatra
- Char Dham Yatra Online Registration.
- Kedarnath Heli Registration.
- Hemkund Sahib Heli Registration Process.
- Opening and Closing Dates of Badrinath Temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.On which date will the Kedarnath Temple Kapat open in 2025?
The Kedarnath Kapat will open for the devotees on 2 May 2025.
2.What is the closing date of Kedarnath Temple in 2025?
In 2025, Kedarnath Temple is likely to be closed on October 23, 205.
3.When is the closing date of Kedarnath Temple opening date announced?
The opening date of Kedarnath Dham is usually announced on Mahashivratri.
4.What is the winter seat of Kedarnath Temple?
The winter seat of Kedarnath Temple is the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
5.On which day does the Kedarnath Temple closes?
Generally, the Kedarnath Temple closes on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
6.On which day does the BKTC comittee announce the closing date of Kedarnath Temple?
Every year on the occasion of Dusshera, the BKTC committee share the closing date of Kedarnath Temple.
7.What is the opening date of Kedarnath Temple for 2026?
In 2026, the Kedarnath Temple is likely to open on 24 April 2026.
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