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News India Live, Digital Desk: ‘Badrinath’, the supreme abode of Lord Vishnu situated in the valleys of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, is not only a center of faith, but is also a box of mysteries which even science has not been able to fully understand till date. Today, on April 23, 2026, at 6:15 am, when the doors of the temple were opened for the devotees, the eyes of the devotees first fell on the ‘Akhand Jyoti’, which was burning in the closed temple without ghee and without any human help for the last 6 months. The glory of this Dham is such that even the laws of nature change as soon as one enters its limits.
Non-venomous snakes and calm dogs: miracles of nature
The most surprising belief related to Badrinath Dham is regarding the animals here. According to local folklore and religious texts, the snakes and scorpions found within the limits of Badrinath Dham are non-venomous (without poison). It is said that when Lord Vishnu incarnated here in the form of Nar-Narayan and got absorbed in meditation, even the violent creatures of this holy area became calm due to his spiritual power. Not only this, it is also believed that dogs never bark around the temple premises, which is a symbol of the supernatural peace here.
Who worships behind closed doors? secret of unbroken light
During winter season when the doors of Badrinath Dham are closed for 6 months due to heavy snowfall, then no human being stays there. But see the miracle, when the doors open again in summers, the ‘Akhand Jyoti’ burning inside the temple is found burning just as it was when it was left. According to mythological beliefs, during these 6 months Devarshi Narad and other deities worship Lord Badri Vishal. When the doors are opened, the smell of fresh flowers and cleanliness inside the temple indicate that the divine powers are still active here.
Door opening 2026: Door of salvation opened with three keys
Today, just after the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the doors of Badrinath Dham were opened amidst Vedic chanting and melodious tunes of the Army Band. According to tradition, the lock of the temple was opened with three different keys, which were held by the representative of the Tehri king, the Haq-Haqukdhari and the Rawal (chief priest). As soon as the doors were opened, first of all the ‘Ghrit Kambal’ (blanket smeared with ghee) was removed from the idol of the Lord and the devotees were shown the eternal light which paves the way to salvation.
Beginning of Chardham Yatra: Crowd of devotees gathered
With the opening of doors, the famous Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand has gained momentum. Despite the severe cold since morning, thousands of devotees were seen standing in queues chanting ‘Jai Badri Vishal’. This time the administration has made token system and strong security arrangements for easy darshan. If you are also planning to visit Badrinath this year, then you can start your journey from Rishikesh or Haridwar. Keep in mind that registration on the official portal is mandatory for darshan.
