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Status of Major Pilgrimages / Temples in September 2025

Char Dham Yatra (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath) – Uttarakhand

• All four Himalayan dhams remain open through September, and the closure season begins in mid-October as winter approaches. (www.ndtv.com)
• Opening dates in 2025:
    • Yamunotri & Gangotri opened 30 April 2025 (chardham-tours.com)
    • Kedarnath opened 2 May 2025 (Chardham Yatra)
    • Badrinath opened 4 May 2025 (Chardham Yatra)
• Expected tentative closing dates (subject to weather) for 2025:
    • Yamunotri: 23 October (Chardham Yatra)
    • Gangotri: 22 October (Chardham Yatra)
    • Kedarnath: 23 October (Chardham Yatra)
    • Badrinath: 6 November (Chardham Yatra)
• Suspension due to heavy rains: As of September 2025, the Uttarakhand government has suspended Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib yatra until September 5 due to landslides, road blockages, and safety issues from heavy rains. (The Times of India)
• Gangotri Dham reopened: After being closed for ~35 days due to the Dharali deluge, Gangotri Dham has reopened and pilgrims have begun visiting. (The Times of India)
• Lunar eclipse suspension: On 7 September 2025, religious activities and darshan at Char Dham shrines (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri) were suspended mid-day during the lunar eclipse (Sutak Kal) and were scheduled to reopen after purification rituals the next morning. (The Times of India)

So in summary for Char Dham in September:

• The dhams are open during September (until winter closures begin) (www.ndtv.com)
• But part of the yatra (Char Dham / Hemkund Sahib) was temporarily suspended till September 5 due to rains and landslides. (The Times of India)
• Temples paused for a few hours during a lunar eclipse (Sept 7) as per religious custom. (The Times of India)

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Amarnath Yatra – Jammu & Kashmir

• The 2025 Amarnath Yatra ran from 3 July to 9 August 2025. (jksasb.nic.in)
• As of now (September), the yatra is concluded; no pilgrimage is ongoing. (jksasb.nic.in)
• The shrine board has declared a “No Flying Zone” on Amarnath routes during the yatra period; helicopter services were not available in 2025 on those routes. (jksasb.nic.in)
• During the yatra, there were weather-induced suspensions: e.g. on one day, the yatra was temporarily suspended, but resumed after weather improved. (www.ndtv.com)
• By the end, the number of pilgrims crossed 3 lakh mark. (The Tribune)

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Machail Mata Yatra (Jammu & Kashmir) — Incident & Disruption

• In August 2025, a severe cloudburst / flash flood struck Chositi village on the Machail Mata Yatra route in Kishtwar district (J\&K). (Wikipedia)
• The route was impacted: some parts of the pilgrimage had to be suspended in the aftermath due to flooding, damage, and safety concerns. (Wikipedia)

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Upcoming / Events & Special Cases to Watch

• Char Dham seasonal closure: The dhams will start closing in mid to late October 2025, depending on weather. Guardians and pilgrims should watch for official announcements as closure dates approach. (www.ndtv.com)
• Religious observances / eclipses: As seen, special periods like lunar eclipses cause temporary suspension of darshan and rituals in many temples (Sutak Kaal). (The Times of India)
• Route & infrastructure repairs: Because of heavy rains, route clearances, landslide repairs, and road maintenance will influence when full yatra flow resumes. For example, Gangotri road was cleared to reopen after deluge. (The Times of India)

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