In short: Baba Kedarnath’s Panchmukhi utsav doli reached Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath on Friday, 13 November 2026, after a three-day journey from Kedarnath. Winter worship of Baba Kedar now continues here for about six months, until the dham reopens in summer 2027.
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| What happened | Baba Kedar’s Panchmukhi utsav doli reached its winter seat |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Where | Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand |
| Doli route | Kedarnath (11 Nov) → Rampur night halt → Guptkashi (12 Nov) → Ukhimath (13 Nov) |
| Winter worship | At Omkareshwar Temple for about six months |
| Kedarnath reopening | Summer 2027; date not announced yet |
| Reported by | ETV Bharat, 13 Nov 2026; route as given by Rozana Spokesman, 11 Nov 2026 |
Baba Kedarnath has reached his winter home. On Friday, 13 November 2026, the Panchmukhi utsav doli of Lord Kedarnath arrived at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district, ETV Bharat reported. With this, the winter worship of Baba Kedar has begun at Ukhimath, and devotees can have his darshan here for the next six months.
The doli left Guptkashi on Friday morning after puja at the Vishwanath Temple, where it had stayed on Thursday night. Along the route, local people and pilgrims gathered at villages and halts for darshan and blessings, according to ETV Bharat.
The Kedarnath temple doors closed for winter at 8:30 am on Bhai Dooj, 11 November 2026, and the doli spent its first night at Rampur. Read our earlier report: Kedarnath kapat closed on 11 November 2026 at 8:30 am.
How the season ended
Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said more than 19.20 lakh devotees visited Kedarnath before the doors closed, Asom Barta reported on 12 November. The same report quoted temple committee figures of nearly 19.5 lakh. The final official season figure from the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) is still awaited.
BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi, CEO Sohan Singh Ragad, District Magistrate Vishal Mishra and Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar were present at the closing at Kedarnath on 11 November, according to Rudraprayag Police.
What this means for yatris
- Kedarnath Dham itself is closed for winter. The temple, the trek and the shuttle helicopters will not run until the dham reopens in summer 2027.
- You can still have Baba Kedar’s darshan. From 13 November, the Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath is the place for winter darshan and puja of Lord Kedarnath.
- Ukhimath is reached by road. It is a town on a motor road in Rudraprayag district, so no trek is needed. Check road and weather updates before you travel, as nights are cold in winter.
- Wait for the 2027 opening date. The reopening date for Kedarnath has not been announced yet. We will publish it as soon as it is officially declared.
Related guides and yatras
- Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath – Kedarnath winter darshan guide
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- Kedarnath winter puja at Omkareshwar, Ukhimath – book online
- Panch Kedar Darshan Yatra from Haridwar – the five Kedar temples
- Kedarnath Yatra from Haridwar – plan for the 2027 season
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Frequently asked questions
When did Baba Kedar’s doli reach Ukhimath in 2026?
On Friday, 13 November 2026. The Panchmukhi utsav doli arrived at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath after leaving Kedarnath on 11 November and halting at Rampur and Guptkashi.
Where can I have Kedarnath darshan in winter?
At the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district. Baba Kedar is worshipped here for about six months while Kedarnath Dham is closed.
When will Kedarnath Dham reopen?
In the summer of 2027. The exact opening date has not been announced yet.
What route did the doli take?
After the night halt at Rampur on 11 November, the doli stayed at the Vishwanath Temple in Guptkashi on 12 November. On the morning of 13 November it left Guptkashi and reached Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath the same day.
How many pilgrims visited Kedarnath in 2026?
Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra put the figure at more than 19.20 lakh, while temple committee figures quoted in the same report were nearly 19.5 lakh. The final official figure is still awaited.
Sources
- ETV Bharat – Baba Kedar reaches Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath; darshan here for the next six months (Hindi) – 13 Nov 2026
- Rozana Spokesman – Kedarnath Dham doors close for winter, Baba Kedar’s doli departs for Ukhimath – 11 Nov 2026
- ANI – Devotees gather for final darshan as Kedarnath Dham closes for winter – 11 Nov 2026
- Asom Barta – Record 19.5 lakh: Kedarnath winter closure – 12 Nov 2026
