During the winter months, the five-faced idol of Baba Kedar is worshipped at the Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath, which closed its gates after the gates were closed for Baba Kedar.
The temple gates were closed about 8 a.m. after priest Bagesh Ling performed rituals, according to the Chardham Devasthanam Board’s media cell.
For the winter season, when Kedarnath remains snowbound, the temple’s doors were closed on Saturday. Chardham Devasthanam Board’s media cell said the temple gates were closed at 8 a.m. after rituals were performed by priest Bagesh Ling.
During the winter months, the five-faced idol of Baba Kedar (Lord Shiva) is carried in a palanquin decorated with flowers to the Omkareshwar temple at Ukhimath where he is worshipped. Since this year’s Chardham Yatra began, over 2.40 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath.
