Tungnath shrine opened for the devotees on April 22 with rituals and Vedic chanting.

One of the Panch Kedar, Tungnath, has finally opened for devotees after a long winter break. Tungnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Tungnath is the world’s highest Lord Shiva temple, situated at an altitude of approximately 3,680 metres, and sits below the Chandrashila peak. Along with the opening of the portals of Kedarnath, the Tungnath shrine was opened for the devotees on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with rituals and Vedic chanting

Tungnath temple opens for devotees

The third Kedar among Panch Kedar was opened after the idol of the deity, which departed Chopta early, arrived in the temple premises. The main doors of the temple were opened at 11:00 AM. During the opening ceremony, the whole complex of the shrine reverberated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Baba Tungnath."

Tungnath temple closes in winter

The Tungnath temple closes for winter (typically November to April) due to extreme snowfall and harsh, sub-zero temperatures that make the region inaccessible and unsafe for pilgrims. During that time, the idol of Baba Tungnath is moved to Makkumath village, which serves as the winter seat for the worship, and after the winter session is over, following tradition, the sacred doli (palanquin) of Lord Tungnath is moved from\\ Markandeshwar Temple in Makku Math back to the temple.