Tungnath portals close for winter; palanquin departs for Makkumath

PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ New Tehri The portals of Tungnath Dham—the world’s highest Shiva temple and the third of the Panch Kedars—were ritualistically closed for the winter season on Friday. The temple premises were beautifully adorned with flowers for the auspicious occasion. Traditional prayers and rituals were performed by the temple priests, witnessed by a …

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