President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the Simhastha flag at Ramkund, Nashik, on 31 October 2026. Amrit Snans are on 2 Aug, 31 Aug and 11 Sept 2027.
Char Dham 2026: 60 Lakh Pilgrims So Far, Says CM Dhami
About 60 lakh pilgrims had made the Char Dham Yatra by 23 October 2026, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. What the record season means for 2027.
Kedarnath Kapat Close on 11 November 2026 at 8:30 am
Kedarnath Dham closes for winter on Bhai Dooj, 11 November 2026, at 8:30 am. Baba Kedar’s doli then goes to Omkareshwar temple, Ukhimath.
Badrinath Kapat Close on 16 November 2026 at 9:37 pm
Badrinath Dham closes for winter at 9:37 pm on 16 November 2026. Winter worship moves to Pandukeshwar and the Narsingh temple, Jyotirmath.
Gangotri Closes 10 Nov, Yamunotri 11 Nov 2026: Winter Seats
Gangotri closes on Annakut, 10 November 2026, at 12:05 pm and Yamunotri on Bhai Dooj, 11 November. Winter darshan moves to Mukhba and Kharsali.
Winter Char Dham Darshan 2026-27: Where the Deities Go
After the Char Dham close in November 2026, darshan continues at Mukhba, Kharsali, Ukhimath, Pandukeshwar and Jyotirmath. Dates, seats and tips.
Haridwar Kumbh 2027: Official Logo, Website and Anthem Out
On 12 October 2026 CM Dhami launched the Haridwar Kumbh 2027 logo, official website and anthem. Snan dates, the official portal and what to plan now.
Dev Deepawali 2026 in Varanasi on 24 November: Plans
Dev Deepawali 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November. Over 11 lakh diyas are planned on Kashi’s ghats, with a laser show and green fireworks reported.