Dehradun, May 18 -- The doors of sacred Rudranath temple, known as the fourth Kedar, reopened for devotees on Sunday morning after a period of closure during the winter months.

Located at a height of over 10,000 feet in Chamoli district, the Shiva shrine of the Panchkedar group of temples draws lakhs of pilgrims every year from across the country and abroad.

Announcing the reopening, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Today the name of Rudra echoed once again in the peaceful valleys of the Himalayas!"

He praised the religious significance of the event and emphasised the state's continued efforts to enhance the pilgrim experience.

The Rudranath temple, nestled deep in the Garhwal Himalayas, holds great importance amo...