Badrinath Dham
The Badrinath Temple is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Hinduism, and is considered to be a highly sacred place by devotees. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as the preserver of the universe in Hinduism.
The official time of Badrinath Dham Ji kapat opening have always been declared on Basant Panchmi and this year the kapat is all set to open from 12th May, 2024 as the idols return to Badrinath Dham from Pandukehswar(2 km from Govindghat) which is their winter abode. The opening ceremony will begin at 6am on 12th May where Kuber ji and the chal moorti of Badrinath Ji in the form of Uddhav ji (also known as the Utsav moorti or ceremony idol) enter into the Garbh-Grah of main temple. At the same time Lakshmi Ji is comes out of main temple and placed at the adjoining Lakshmi temple. And for next 6 months Badrinath Ji Kapat(doors) remains open for worship as Nar pooja.