Yamunotri Dham closes for winter, palanquin  journeys to Kharsali – myuttarakhandnews.com | Uttarakhand News in English | Dehradun News Today| News Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand latest news

PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Uttarkashi The portals of Yamunotri Dham were officially closed on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj on Wednesday for the six-month winter break amid traditional rituals and Vedic chanting. Notably, the revered shrine witnessed footfalls of a total of 884,742 pilgrims this year. After the temple shut, the Utsav Doli of the deity departed for her winter abode in Kharsali. As thousands gathered in the morning, special pujas, Vedic chanting and religious rituals were performed in the shrine premises. Decorated appropriately as per the religious traditions, the ceremonial palanquin of the Mother Yamuna then left for Kharsali for its winter sojourn. For the next six months, the Goddess will be worshipped at Kharsali.