Dehradun, Nov. 12 -- The portals of two of Uttarakhand's revered Himalayan shrines, Kedarnath and Yamunotri, will be closed for the winter season tomorrow on the occasion of Bhai Dooj as is the tradition, marking the conclusion of this year's pilgrimage to the temples. While the portals of Yamunotri Dham will be closed amid Vedic rituals on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj, preparations linked to the winter closure of Kedarnath Temple have also entered their final phase with age-old religious traditions being observed at the shrine.

Religious traditions and the rituals associated with the winter closure of Kedarnath Temple are being carried out as per established customs. The portals of Kedarnath Temple are scheduled to close for the w...