India, Jan. 23 -- The portals of Badrinath Dham will open at 6.15 am on April 23, officials of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced on Friday. The ceremonial declaration was made at the Tehri royal palace in Narendra Nagar on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami.

Hemant Dwivedi, president of the BKTC, said the committee has initiated preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage season. "The date for the opening of the Badrinath shrine portals has been fixed for April 23 at 6.15 am. We have officially launched preparations for the upcoming Yatra," he said.

Dwivedi added that plans were being finalised to ensure smooth arrangements for pilgrims. "Our focus is on facilitating a safe and seamless Char Dham Yatra, w...