Badrinath Temple Opening and Closing Date 2025

Badrinath Temple of Uttarakhand is among the four shrines of Char Dham of Uttarakhand. It is among the most visited temples of Uttarakhand which remains open for the pilgrims from May to November. The temple remains closed during the winters when the deity is worshiped at Nar Singh Temple in Joshimath.

Badrinath Dham attracts thousands of devotees on its opening and closing dates, as they gather to witness the temple's grand ceremonies. Last year, an estimated 20,000 pilgrims attended the opening ceremony, reflecting the site's deep spiritual significance.

Badrinath Opening Date 2025 : 4 May 2025

The sacred portals of Shri Badrinath Dham were ceremoniously reopened to pilgrims on 4th May 2025, marking the beginning of the annual Char Dham Yatra season. Amidst traditional vedic chants and rituals, the temple doors were opened early in the morning, welcoming thousands of devotees who had gathered to seek blessings.

An estimated 15,000 pilgrims visited the temple on the opening day, braving chilly weather.

The CM  of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, attended the inaugural ceremony and extended warm greetings to the pilgrims. 

The reopening of the Badrinath Temple not only holds immense religious importance but also signals the revival of tourism and pilgrimage-driven economic activity in Uttarakhand. 

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Badrinath Closing Date 2025

The Badrinath Temple typically closes in November, marking the end of the Char Dham Yatra for the year. As one of the four sacred Char Dhams, its closure signifies the conclusion of this revered pilgrimage. The exact date of closing of Badrinath is announced on the day of Vijayadashmi, Dusshera.

In 2024, the temple closed on 17 Nov 2024 at 09:07 pm.