The sacred portals of Gangotri Dham were opened to pilgrims on 30th April 2025, marking the commencement of the annual Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. Nestled in the serene Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri - the revered origin of the River Ganga - welcomed thousands of devotees who gathered to witness the auspicious event steeped in spiritual significance.
The temple doors were opened amid traditional Vedic rituals and the chanting of mantras, creating a divine atmosphere. Devotees, many of whom had traveled long distances, participated in the early morning ceremony, offering prayers and seeking blessings from the goddess Ganga.
The tentative closing date of Gangotri Dham for 2025 will be 20 October 2025, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
The Gangotri temple remains open from Akshay Tritiya till Diwali which is roughly six months. The portals of Char Dham including Gangotri remain closed for winters. The winter seat of the Gangotri temple is Mukhba where the deity is worshiped when the Gangotri temple is closed.
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