From Kedarnath to Auli, Dhanaulti to Mussoorie, the first snowfall of the season has occurred. Light snowfall started in the high altitude areas of the state from Sunday evening. The first snowfall of the season occurred on Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Harshil, Chopta, Tungnath, Suki Top, Auli and Mussoorie and other peaks.

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, inaugurated the Winter Char Dham Yatra. He emphasized the tourism boost and job creation that the yatra brings, while urging tourists to visit various sites in the region. Dhami inspected arrangements and promised better facilities. The event took place at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district, marking the temple as the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath. Know more about Char Dham Yatra.

With the closing of Badrinath Temple on 17 Nov, the Char Dham Yatra for year 2024 has concluded. Over 46.17 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year.

Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu, accompanied by his team, went on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath and Badrinath to seek blessings for his upcoming film, Kannappa. Mohanlal, Prabhas and Akshay Kumar have cameos in the movie.

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani embarked on a spiritual journey to the revered Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams in Uttarakhand on Sunday, October 20. During his visit, the billionaire industrialist reportedly donated ?5 crore to support the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines.

This year, Lord Nar-Narayan birth anniversary will be celebrated in Badrinath Dham from Shravan Shukla Panchami Friday, 09 August. The two-day program will conclude on 10 August 2024.

On the first day after Bal Bhog in Badrinath temple, the idol doli of Lord Nar-Narayan will depart to Mata Murti Mandir. After Abhishek Puja, the idol doli will return to Badrinath Dham. On 10 August, the idols of Lord Nar-Narayan will reach Badrivishal birthplace Leela Dhungi. Where Dharmadhikari Radhakrishna Thapliyal, Vedpathi Ravindra Bhatt and priest Sushil Dimri will complete the Abhishek of Lord Nar-Narayan.

Amarnath Namboodiri will takeover as the new Rawal of Badrinath Temple on 14 July 2024. The resignation of outgoing rawal Ishwar Prasad Namboodiri has been accepted.

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered landslides, leading to road blockages and significant disruptions. Villages have been cut off, highways blocked, and the pilgrimage to Adi Kailash has been suspended. One casualty has been reported in Chamoli district. Authorities are actively working to clear the blocked roads and manage the aftermath of these natural disasters.

Centre has approved the construction of a tunnel at Pagal Nala stretch on Badrinath Highway which is a frequent landslide zone since 1999.

As the Char Dham Yatra is gaining momentum, over 1.58 lakh pilgrims have visited Badrinath Dham this year since it opened on 12 May 2024. Yesterday, 18685 pilgrims visited Badrinath.

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is set to commence on May 10, and even before its initiation, a record-breaking number of devotees have registered. According to the tourism department report, 494,129 registrations have been recorded for Kedarnath, 414,260 for Badrinath, 265,110 for Gangotri, 243,982 for Yamunotri, and 21,804 for Hemkund Sahib.

Around 6 inch snowfall recorded in Harsil on 02 Mar 2024. There has been snowfall in Harsil along with Char Dham in Uttarakhand and other high altitude. Though the Badrinath temple is closed for winters, the opening date of Badrinath has been announced.

In 2023, Badrinath witnessed its highest-ever pilgrim footfall, with a record-breaking 18.4 lakh devotees making their way to Badrinath Dham. During the last six months of the yatra season, the Badri Kedar Temple Committee generated a revenue of Rs 70 crore. This surge in pilgrim numbers marks the highest recorded footfall to date.

The Badrinath Temple was decorated with 15 quintals of marigold flowers in the early hours of November 18. The portals of Badrinath Dham will be closed for winter at 3.33 pm today

Shehnaaz Gill embarked on a spiritual journey to Badrinath Dham and graciously shared glimpses of her pilgrimage on social media. The television personality captured the serene moments at the sacred destination, showcasing the spiritual ambiance and scenic beauty of Badrinath Dham through her pictures. 

Through the power of social media, Shehnaaz Gill has offered her followers a visual narrative of her pilgrimage, adding a touch of divine tranquility to the virtual realm.

On Wednesday, President Draupadi Murmu made a visit to the Badrinath shrine, marking the second day of her three-day trip to Uttarakhand.

Welcomed at the Army helipad in Badrinath, the president was greeted by Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd), Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and other senior government officials. Engaging in prayers for approximately 25 minutes, she conducted a pooja ritual within the temple premises, as reported by district officials.

All temples governed by the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, including the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, will observe closure at 4 pm on Saturday due to the lunar eclipse.

The Badrinath and Kedarnath temples are scheduled to reopen during the brahma muhurta after the morning purification puja on Sunday.

Other affiliated shrines affected by the closure include the Shri Narasingh Temple in Joshimath, Second Kedar Madmaheshwar, Third Kedar Tungnath, Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, and Yoga Badri.

Lemon Tree Hotels will soon open its property in Badrinath, Uttarakhand. Anticipated to commence operations in the fiscal year 2025, the property will be overseen by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary and the management entity of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. Check other hotels in Badrinath.

Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, visited Uttarakhand with his family and participated in prayers at the Badrinath Dham. In addition to his visit, Mukesh Ambani made a generous donation of Rs 5 crore to the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Check more details.

The Honorable Defence Minister of Country Sri Rajnath Singh Ji visited Sri Badrinath Dham and prayed for the prosperity and safety of the country. Sri Ajayendra Ajay, the honorable President of Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee received him with temple honors.