Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): Badrinath Dham witnessed a sudden spell of snowfall on Saturday, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures just a day before the temple’s portals are scheduled to close for the winter season. The fresh snowfall has intensified the cold across the Himalayan shrine and surrounding areas, transforming the region into a wintry landscape.
Despite the freezing conditions, pilgrims continue to reach the sacred site to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Badri Vishal. The changing weather has not brought the flow of devotees to a halt, with visitors making the most of the final opportunity to have darshan before the seasonal closure.
The temple’s portals will be closed on November 16, marking the end of this year’s pilgrimage season. Preparations for the traditional religious ceremonies associated with the closure are in their final stages. The snowfall just ahead of the scheduled ceremony has added to the winter chill at the Dham, signalling the onset of harsh conditions in the high-altitude region.
