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Center-Left Owned by Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co.Kedarnath, Yamunotri shrines closed for winter; over 27.97 lakh pilgrims visited this year
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The portals of the Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines were closed for the winter season, with Kedarnath locking its doors at 8:30 am on Wednesday. Priests performed prescribed rituals, chanting Vedic mantras, and special prayers began early at 4:00 am. Temple authorities completed the closure procedures, and the shrines will remain shut until spring. Over 27.97 lakh pilgrims visited the Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples this year.
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Portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples closed for the winter season after over 27.97 lakh pilgrims visited the shrines this year.
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The portals of the historic Kedarnath shrine closed for the winter season at 8:30 am on Wednesday. Priests performed prescribed rituals and chanted Vedic mantras during the ceremony. Special prayers and religious ceremonies began early in the morning at 4:00 am. Temple authorities completed all…
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Portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples closed for the winter season after over 27.97 lakh pilgrims visited the shrines this year.
