Badrinath News
Check out the latest travel news and updates from 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.
