KEDARNATH: A massive gathering of devotees assembled at Kedarnath Dham on Wednesday to catch the final glimpse of Lord Shiva ahead of the closing of the portals of the revered Himalayan shrine for the winter season at 8:30 AM, following traditional rituals and Vedic chanting.
The ceremonial palanquin (Chal Vigraha Utsav Doli) of Baba Kedar will now proceed to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the deity’s winter abode.
The closure ceremony coincided with Bhai Dooj, with devotees from across the country and abroad gathering at the shrine to witness the occasion and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva before the temple shuts for approximately six months.
