Kedarnath and Yamunotri portals close for winter on Bhai Dooj
On 3 November 2024 in Uttarakhand, the portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples were closed for the winter on Bhai Dooj.
Summary
On 3 November 2024 in Uttarakhand, the portals of the Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples were closed for the winter amid Vedic rituals on Bhai Dooj. Kedarnath, in Rudraprayag district, closed at 8.30 am and Yamunotri at 12.05 pm. The idols left in palanquins for their winter abodes, Ukhimath for Lord Shiva of Kedarnath and Kharsali for Goddess Yamuna. Badrinath is to close on 17 November.
Key facts
- Date
- 3 Nov 2024 (Bhai Dooj)
- Kedarnath
- Closed 8.30 am; winter abode Ukhimath
- Yamunotri
- Closed 12.05 pm; winter abode Kharsali
- Badrinath
- To close 17 Nov 2024
Practice MCQs 3 questions
After the Kedarnath portals closed on 3 November 2024, Lord Shiva's idol left for its winter abode at:
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Correct answer: B — Ukhimath
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI, 3 Nov 2024): the idols left for their winter abodes of Ukhimath (Kedarnath) and Kharsali (Yamunotri).
What is the winter abode of Goddess Yamuna after the Yamunotri portals close?
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Correct answer: D — Kharsali
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI): goddess Yamuna left in a palanquin for her winter abode of Kharsali.
As reported when Kedarnath closed on 3 November 2024, on which date were the Badrinath portals to close for winter?
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Correct answer: C — 17 November
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI, 3 Nov 2024): Badrinath will be closed on November 17.