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| May 20, 2010 | Badrinath shrine reopens after six months winter | | Badrinath (Uttarakhand): Portals of the Badrinath temple situated in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand reopened on Wednesday after remaining closed for six months due to heavy snow. Devotees from far and near assembled at the temple to take part in the daylong opening
rituals and witnessed the opening of doors that they consider auspicious. A notable
event is the viewing the Akhand Jyoti (eternal flame of an oil lamp) placed inside
the temple when the doors are closed in November. Sans any one feeding the oil
and arranging the wick, Hindus believe that it is a divine miracle this flame
continues to be lit for six long months. "Today, when the door opened, the Akhand
Jyoti was lit and burning as ever. The most pious and important thing is to see
the Akhand Jyoti . Those who visit today and watch this are blessed with good
fortune in life," said Krishan Kant, a priest. "I have come here to visit this
holy shrine. It has a special place in the Hindu faith. The Almighty fulfills
everybody's wishes. God Badri stays here and whenever I come here, I gain peace
of mind and contentment," said Arun Soni, a devotee. For centuries, the Namboodris
(Hindu Brahmins from Kerala) have been the official priests at Badrinath Dham
and only the head priest can touch the temple deity. Located on the banks of River
Alaknanda, this ancient temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. | |
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