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The portals of the Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand will close on Wednesday, marking the end of the annual pilgrimage season. The closing ceremony at Kedarnath will be performed with traditional Vedic chants and the deity will be taken to its winter seat at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath. Similarly, the deity of Yamunotri will be taken to its winter abode at the Saraswati/Shani Dev Temple in Kharsali. The annual closure coincides with Bhai Dooj and is a significant religious event for devotees. The Char Dham pilgrimage is nearing its conclusion as the onset of winter makes access to the high-altitude shrines increasingly difficult.
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