The portals of Badrinath Shrine have been thrown open early this morning amid chants of Vedic Hymns. Governor Baby Rani Maurya performed Pooja Archana on the auspicious occasion. A large number of devotees were also present.
The Char Dham Yatra has started in full swing in Uttarakhand after the opening of Badrinath temple. The excitement was visible among the devotees as they started forming queues since midnight.