PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ New Tehri

The portals of Lord Tungnath temple, called the third Kedar, have been ceremonially closed for the winter at11:30 AM on Thursday. This year, more than 150,000 devotees visited the shrine. Over 500 devotees were present during the portal-closure ceremony.

The procession carrying the idol of the Lord will reach Shri Markateshwar Temple, Makhumath-the winter abode- on November 8. From that day, the winter worship of Lord Tungnathji will begin.

The temple committee members stated that the winter pilgrimage would also be encouraged this year.

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