Rudraprayag, May 21 -- The doors of the revered Shri Madhmaheshwar Temple, known as the Second Kedar, were ceremoniously opened on Wednesday, marking a significant event in the Char Dham Yatra 2025.

The temple was beautifully decorated with flowers for the occasion. Over 300 pilgrims and local devotees witnessed the opening of the doors at an auspicious time of 11:30 AM.

After opening the doors, the priest Shivling Swami performed ceremonial decorations of the self-manifested Shiva Lingam, allowing devotees to have Nirvana Darshan followed by Shringar Darshan. Earlier, the moving idol inspected the temple storeroom and utensils.

The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTSC) has made extensive arrangements for the pilgrimage. BK...