Kedarnath, Yamunotri portals closed for winters from today
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After the religious ceremony for closing the portals of Kedarnath is performed, a palanquin will leave for Ukhimath Omkareshwar Temple.
Dehradun: The portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri were closed for winters on Saturday and will remain shut for the next six months, informed Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board.
The circuit of four ancient pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are referred to as `Char Dham`.Badrinath Temple will close on November 20, said the officials.
After the religious ceremony for closing the portals of Kedarnath is performed today, a palanquin will leave for Ukhimath Omkareshwar Temple. Similarly, a palanquin of Goddess Yamuna will leave for the village of Kharsali near Janki Chatti.