In short: On Friday, 13 November 2026, the Adi Kedareshwar temple at Badrinath closed for winter at 2:00 pm and the Adi Guru Shankaracharya temple at 2:30 pm, on day two of the panch pujas. Darshan of Badri Vishal stays open until 9:37 pm on 16 November.
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| What happened | Adi Kedareshwar and Adi Guru Shankaracharya temples closed for winter |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 13 November 2026 (day two of the panch pujas) |
| Closing times | Adi Kedareshwar 2:00 pm (after aarti); Shankaracharya temple 2:30 pm |
| Offering | Cooked rice bhog offered by Rawal Amarnath Namboodiri at both temples |
| Next step | 14 November: Khadga Pustak puja; Vedic recitation stops |
| Main kapat close | 9:37 pm, Monday, 16 November 2026 |
The second of Badrinath’s five closing rituals was completed on Friday, 13 November 2026. The doors of the Adi Kedareshwar temple in the Badrinath Dham complex, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, were closed for winter at 2:00 pm after the aarti. The Adi Guru Shankaracharya temple closed soon after, at 2:30 pm, Amar Ujala reported from Chamoli.
Before the doors were shut, the Rawal (chief priest), Amarnath Namboodiri, offered a bhog of cooked rice at both temples. He was joined by Naib Rawal Suryaraag Namboodiri, Dharmadhikari Acharya Swayamvar Semwal, Vedpathi Dr Ravindra Bhatt, Acharya Vani Vilas Dimri, Dr Amit Bandoliya and priests of the temple.
The panch pujas began a day earlier, on 12 November, when the Ganesh temple in the complex was closed. Read our earlier report: Badrinath closing rituals begin; Ganesh temple shut, 12 Nov.
What comes next at Badrinath
| Date | Ritual |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 14 November | Khadga Pustak puja; Vedic recitation stops for the season |
| Sunday, 15 November | Goddess Lakshmi is offered kadhai bhog and invited to the Badri Vishal temple |
| Monday, 16 November | Main kapat of Badrinath close at 9:37 pm |
Source for the schedule: Amar Ujala, 12 November 2026.
What this means for yatris
- Badri Vishal darshan is still open. Only the smaller shrines in the complex have closed. The main temple stays open until the night of 16 November.
- Last chance for Vedic chanting: the recitation stops on 14 November, so yatris arriving after that will not hear it this season.
- Plan for cold and crowds. Nights at Badrinath (about 3,130 m) are well below freezing in mid-November, and the final days draw large crowds. Carry heavy woollens and keep a spare day in your plan.
- After 16 November, winter worship moves down the valley to Pandukeshwar and Jyotirmath.
Related guides and yatras
- Badrinath winter darshan – Pandukeshwar and Jyotirmath explained
- Winter Char Dham darshan 2026-27 – all four winter seats
- Badrinath yatra guide – route, timings and tips
- Panch Badri guide – the five Badri temples
- Badrinath Dham Yatra – plan your darshan
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Frequently asked questions
When did the Adi Kedareshwar temple at Badrinath close in 2026?
At 2:00 pm on Friday, 13 November 2026, after the aarti. It was the second day of the panch pujas before the main Badrinath closing.
When did the Adi Guru Shankaracharya temple close?
At 2:30 pm on 13 November 2026, right after the puja, Amar Ujala reported.
Can I still have darshan of Lord Badri Vishal?
Yes. The main temple stays open until the kapat close at 9:37 pm on Monday, 16 November 2026.
When does the Vedic chanting stop at Badrinath?
On Saturday, 14 November 2026, with the Khadga Pustak puja.
What happens on 15 November?
Goddess Lakshmi is offered kadhai bhog and invited into the Badri Vishal temple, where she stays through the winter.
Sources
- Amar Ujala – Adi Kedareshwar and Adi Guru Shankaracharya temple doors closed (Hindi) – 13 Nov 2026
- Amar Ujala – Process for closing the doors of Badrinath temple begins today, panch pujas to be held (Hindi) – 12 Nov 2026
- ETV Bharat – Closing process begins at Badrinath Dham, Ganesh temple doors closed under panch pujas (Hindi) – 12 Nov 2026
