Kedarnath Dham: The Abode of Baba Kedar Wrapped in a White Blanket of Snow; Pilgrims Thrilled by the Breathtaking Sight

Rudraprayag: This Thursday morning, snowfall at Kedarnath Dham left the sacred abode of Baba Kedar draped in a pristine white blanket of snow. Pilgrims were visibly thrilled by the spectacular sight; some were seen capturing the snow-covered shrine on camera, while others took selfies to preserve the memory of this beautiful moment. However, the snowfall has also brought a significant drop in temperature. Meanwhile, weather conditions have shifted in the lower regions of the district as well. Areas including the district headquarters, Ukhimath, Guptkashi, Jakholi, and Basukedar remained overcast since morning, accompanied by light rain, leading to a noticeable decline in temperatures.

The portals (doors) of Kedarnath Dham are scheduled to close for the winter season on November 11. In the lead-up to this closure, a large number of devotees are arriving to seek the blessings of Baba Kedar. Despite the snowfall and the biting cold, the enthusiasm of the pilgrims remains undiminished. Even with this change in weather, the flow of devotees visiting the shrine continues.

So far this pilgrimage season, over 1.85 million (18.53 lakh) devotees have visited Kedarnath Dham. On Wednesday alone, 8,376 pilgrims offered their prayers at the shrine, bringing the total number of visitors for the current season to 1,853,032. As the date for the closing of the portals draws near, the steady stream of devotees arriving at the shrine continues.