Kedarnath Temple Closes for Winter as Thousands Gather for Final Darshan

The portals of Kedarnath Dham have closed for the winter season amid traditional rituals and Vedic chanting. Thousands of devotees gathered for a final darshan of Lord Shiva as the deity’s festival idol (Chal Vigraha Utsav Doli) began its journey to the winter seat at Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.