Dehradun, Oct. 23 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 22 Oct: The portals of Kedarnath Dham are set to close for the winter season tomorrow on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj at 8:30 a.m. In addition, the portals of Yamunotri are also set to close tomorrow for the winters.

Ahead of the closure of the portals at Kedarnath Dham, the sacred Samadhi Puja of Lord Shiva began today in the presence of priests and devotees. The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has completed all necessary arrangements for the ceremonial proceedings. After the Samadhi Puja in the early hours of tomorrow, the portals of the shrine will be closed with due Vedic rituals, and the holy Doli carrying the idol of Baba Kedar will begin its journey towards it...