badrinath-temple-in-uttarakhand-to-open-on-may-4-for-devotees

The sacred Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand, one of the four Char Dham shrines, will open its doors to devotees on May 4.

Badrinath is a highly revered pilgrimage site that welcomes thousands of devotees every year. The temple is open only from May to November, and the date for reopening is announced each year on Basant Panchami.

#WATCH | Thatrajguru of Tehri, Acharya Krishnanand Nautiyal says, "...The portals of Badrinath Temple will open on 4th May 2025 at Mesh Lagna - from 4 am to 6 am..." https://t.co/6hpGKc7Cft pic.twitter.com/M1CprAeALM

— ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2025

According to the announcement, the temple’s portals will open between 4 am and 6 am at Mesh Lagna on May 4, 2025. The Rajguru of Tehri, Acharya Krishnanand Nautiyal, confirmed the timing.

#WATCH | Erstwhile Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, Manujendra Shah says, "On the occasion of #BasantPanchami, I would like to tell the people of the country that the portals of Badrinath Temple will open at 6 am on 4th May. I pray that the pilgrimage of the devotees be safe..." pic.twitter.com/RCoa0xasaL

— ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2025

The former Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, Manujendra Shah, extended his wishes on Basant Panchami and prayed for a safe pilgrimage for all devotees.

The date was officially declared after special prayers and rituals were performed at the Narendra Nagar Raj Mahal in Tehri district.