- By Imran Zafar
- Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chardham Yatra 2025: The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has initiated online booking for various pujas at Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams in preparation for the Chardham Yatra 2025. On the first day of booking, 93 pujas were reserved online, with 32 for Badrinath and 61 for Kedarnath.
BKTC CEO Vijay Prasad Thapliyal stated that Kedarnath Dham will open its doors on May 2, followed by Badrinath Dham on May 4. Devotees can book morning, evening and long-duration pujas online through the official BKTC website www.badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in. Bookings are open until June 30.
On the opening day of bookings, devotees reserved 32 Mahabhishek and Abhishek Pujas for Badrinath and 61 Shodashopachar Pujas for Kedarnath. BKTC confirmed there is no change in the puja fees this year. Rates and detailed information about available rituals are listed on the temple committee’s website.
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How To Book Chardham Yatra Puja Online
Devotees can book pujas by visiting the official website. Upon accessing the site, they must provide personal details such as their name, family members' names, Gotra, city of residence, and the specific puja they wish to perform.
Types Of Pujas Offered
At Badrinath Dham: Abhishek, Mahabhishek Puja, Vedpath, Geeta Path, Vishnu Sahasranama Puja, Silver Aarti, Gold Aarti, Geeta Govind Path, and Shayan Aarti.
At Kedarnath Dham: Rudrabhishek Puja, Laghu Rudrabhishek, Mahamrityunjay Path, Shodashopachar Puja, and Evening Aarti.
According to BKTC media in-charge Dr Harish Gaur, about 30 per cent of Badrinath and 20 per cent of Kedarnath pujas are being booked online. BKTC’s internet coordinator Deependra Rawat noted that if a devotee who booked a puja online is unable to attend in person, the ritual is still performed in their name. Additionally, Prasad is sent to the homes of devotees who perform long-term pujas annually.