Ahead Of Char Dham Yatra 2026, Entry Of Non-Hindus Banned In 47 Temples Including Kedarnath

Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra 2026, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has taken a big decision. The committee has now banned the entry of non-Hindus in 47 temples which come under its jurisdiction. The decision was announced recently during BKTC’s budget meeting in Dehradun. Here’s more on this latest development.

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Bans Entry Of Non-Hindus In 47 Temples

The Char Dham Yatra 2026 is all set to begin from next month. Just before that, the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) had passed a resolution banning the entry of non-Sanatanis (non-Hindus) inside 47 temples that come under its jurisdiction. According to a report by News18, the decision was announced on March 10, 2026, at BKTC’s camp office in Dehradun.

The meeting was chaired by BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi. According to him, the demand for a restriction like this had been longstanding. People who follow Sanatan Dharma and have faith in Baba Kedarnath and Badri Vishal would be welcome in the temples. The entry of non-Hindus has now been officially banned from the sanctum sanctorum and premises of 47 temples.

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Char Dham Yatra To Begin From April 19 

According to Moneycontrol, the meeting also approved a budget of ₹121.7 crore for the financial year 2026-27. Additionally, the committee approved several measures to improve facilities and services for pilgrims. This includes opening a temple committee camp office at Rishikesh’s transit camp and enhancing pre-pilgrimage arrangements.

Authorities will also focus on crowd management, electricity, water supply, sanitation and accommodation for the convenience of pilgrims. The Char Dham Yatra is set to begin on April 19 with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri temples. Kedarnath Temple will open on April 22, while Badrinath Temple will open on April 23. The decision to ban non-Hindus in these temples comes after authorities banned the use of mobile phones within temple premises.

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