Entry of non-Hindus into 47 temples, including the prominent shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath, in Uttarakhand, will be prohibited from this year, a temple committee official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI said on 11 March. Under this regulation, non-Hindus will not be allowed to enter the temple complexes or the sanctum sanctorum. The doors of Badrinath Dham are scheduled to open on April 23, while those of Kedarnath Dham will open on April 22. The Char Dham Yatra will commence on April 19 on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, when the gates of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines are opened. Kedarnath temple will open three days later on 22 April, while Badrinath temple will welcome devotees from 23 April.

Source: Mint March 11, 2026 13:03 UTC