Badrinath Dham to close for winter on Nov 16

The portals of Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand will close for the winter season on November 16 at 9:37 PM, temple authorities announced. The Himalayan shrine, dedicated to Lord Badri Vishal, attracts lakhs of pilgrims annually during the Char Dham Yatra. The closing marks the culmination of this year's pilgrimage season.