Mussoorie, Nov. 7 -- The portals of Rudraprayag district's Tungnath Dham were closed for the winter season amid the chanting of Vedic hymns on Friday. "The puja was carried out according to ancient customs, fostering a devotional atmosphere " said chief temple priest Vedpathi Abhishek Maithani. After the closing ritual was held, the Utsav Doli (festive palanquin) carrying the deity's idol departed for its winter abode at Makkumath. It will reach its final destination after three scheduled night halts - the first at Chopta on Friday, followed by Bhankund on November 7. On November 8, the Doli will be formally enshrined at the Shri Markateshwar Temple in Makkumath, where all winter prayers and daily worship of Lord Tungnath will take place throughout the season, Maithani added. The shrine in the Chopta area is revered as the third among the Panch Kedars and located approximately 3,680 metres above sea level. It is celebrated as the highest Shiva temple in the world. Devotees at the Dham worship the bhuja of Lord Shiva....