The portals of Badrinath temple were reopened to the public early in the morning on Wednesday with thousands of devotees from across the country and abroad visiting the temple to get a glimpse of the Akhand Jyoti.
The portals of the shrine were opened at 4:35 am amidst Vedic chanting and various rituals. Amidst the religious festivity, a considerable number of devotees expressed disappointment as they were not able to get a glimpse of the lord as policemen who were posted inside the Garbhagraha (sanctum sanctorum) hurried the queue of devotees along to prepare for visiting VIPs.
The ritual opening of Badrinath temple's portals began earlier at 4 am.