The date on which the portals of Badrinath temple would be re-opened was announced after traditional Ganesh pujan on Saturday. According to Mesh Rashi (Capricorn) lagna, the portals would be opened on April 26 at 05:15 in the morning. The 'til' oil meant to anoint lord Badri Vishal would be pressed on April 9. Acharya Krishan Prasad Uniyal announced the date after the Ganesha and Chawki pujan.