Badrinath opening dates —Guide for 2025 and 2026
Badrinath Temple gates are opened on 4 May 2025 at 6:00 AM in the Bhrama Muhrat. This event was celebrated by nation and Baddrinath opening is announced by the BKTC (Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee). Opening date of Badrinath is announced on Basant Panchmi.
Closing of Badrinath Temple in 2025 will be around November (on Diwali period). Closing dates is always announced by official Kedarnath Temple authorities.
Badrinath opening dates 2025 — Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Temple | Badrinath (Uttarakhand) |
| Opening date & time | 4 May 2025, 6:00 AM (Brahma Muhurat). Reported by TOI/ET based on BKTC notice. |
| How was it fixed? | Declared on Basant Panchami after rituals at the Tehri royal court; BKTC made it official. |
| Closing (2025) | November 2025 (typical). Exact day shared closer to time each year. |
One-line recap: Badrinath opening dates 2025 = 4 May, 6:00 AM. Plan stays smooth if you recheck the final closing notice in late October/early November.
Why Badrinath Opening dates matter
As Badrinath opening dates will help many family plans their tour to Badrinath dham, these dates also affect Char Dham travelling plans, hotel demand, and local transport. Once the date of Badrinath Temple opening is declared, bookings starts to fill quickly. Therefore, as soon as the confirm official time and date of Badrinath Temple opening dates is announced, you should book registration, puja, and travel. In 2025 as the doors opened, there was a huge rush of pilgrims , so Plan your trip early.
Where to check official updates (so you don’t miss changes)
- BKTC official website (Badrinath–Kedarnath Temple Committee): for notices, aarti/puja info, and any change in timing.
- Trusted news and Govt Official sites: for quick confirmation of the exact opening time and on-ground details.
Badrinath opening dates 2026 — what we know today
The official Date for opening of Badrinath Temple in 2026 is not announced yet. It is always declared by BKTC on Basant panchmi (which is on 23 Jan 2026). Once opening date is declared, the time is also shared
It is seen that Badrinath Temple generally opens in just a few days after Basant panchmi. And In 2026, Basant panchmi, so opening window of Kedarnath Temple will be Late April to early May 2026. Treat all dates as tentative until original date is announced
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