The gates of Badrinath Dham opened to welcome visitors on Sunday morning. Devotees filled the air with chants of “Jai Badri Vishal”, and the Indian Army’s Garhwal Rifles band played joyful music. The temple was beautifully decorated with 40 quintals of flowers for this special occasion.
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj warmly welcomed everyone, saying, “Today, the whole country is happy. I invite everyone to come and pray at Badrinath. It’s a place where people feel peaceful and blessed.”
The opening of Badrinath Dham marks the last part of the Char Dham Yatra for 2025. This journey began on April 30 with visits to Gangotri and Yamunotri, followed by Kedarnath on May 2.
Registration for the Char Dham Yatra
Since 2014, all pilgrims need to register to join the Char Dham Yatra. After registering, each person gets a QR code to help with things like booking prayers, helicopter rides, and staying updated on when to visit the temple.
You can register online in different ways:
– Download the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app (available for Android and iOS)
– Send a WhatsApp message with the word “Yatra” to +91 8394833833
– Call the helpline at 0135-1364 or email [email protected]
You can also register in person at these places:
– Haridwar Rahi Hotel
– Rishikesh ISBT and Gurdwara
– Janki Chatti, Sonprayag, Barkot, Hina (Uttarkashi), Pankhi
– Joshimath, Gaurikund, and Govind Ghat
How to Reach Badrinath
Badrinath is easy to get to by bus or taxi from Rishikesh (about 300 km away) and Haridwar (about 320 km away). There are also helicopter services available for the journey.
Traditionally, people complete the Char Dham Yatra in this order: Yamunotri first, then Gangotri, followed by Kedarnath, and finally Badrinath. Some pilgrims choose a shorter journey, called the Do Dham Yatra, which includes only Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The shrines are open to visitors only during the summer months (from April/May to October/November) because of the tough winter conditions in the mountains.
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