Uttarakhand: Badrinath Temple wrapped in blanket of snow
Dec 12, 2020
Badrinath (Uttarakhand) [India], December 12 : The shrine of Badrinath was covered in a blanket of snow on Saturday as Uttarakhand witnessed heavy snowfall.
According to Indian Meteorological Department, Uttarakhand is likely to witness very light to light rain/snowfall at a few places in the districts of the Garhwal region, and at isolated places in the districts of Kumaon region on Saturday. Snowfall is likely to occur at places situated above 2,500 m from the sea level.
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the portals of the Badrinath Temple in Chamoli district, one of the Char Dham (four Hindu pilgrimage sites), is closed for the winter since November 19.
