BKTC proposes ban on ‘non-Sanatanis’ at Badrinath, Kedarnath

BKTC proposes ban on ‘non-Sanatanis’ at Badrinath, Kedarnath

Anyone who has faith in Sanatan Dharma is a Sanatani; anyone who applies vermillion on the forehead and can recite the Chalisa is a Sanatan, says BKTC chairman

Mixed reactions over non entry of non Hindus at Char Dham temples

Garhwal Post Bureau  DEHRADUN, 11 Mar: Policial reactions have intensified in Uttarakhand following the decision of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) to prohibit the entry of non-Sanatan followers in temples under its administration. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is in Gairsain for the Budget session, on Wednesday stated that the State government will examine the bylaws of the temple committee and hold discussions with al…

Ahead of 2026 Dham Opening, Badrinath and Kedarnath Temples Limit Entry to Sanatan Dharma Followers, 'No entry to Non-Sanatanis'

Ahead of the 2026 pilgrimage season opening on April, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has approved a proposal to restrict entry to the sacred Badrinath and Kedarnath temples for non-Hindus, officials said on Tuesday. The decision was taken during the committee’s budget meeting in Dehradun, chaired by BKTC head Hemant Dwivedi. As per media reports, Dwivedi said the proposal aims to formalise an existing practice that restricts tem…

BKTC Passes Resolution To Restrict “Non-Sanatani” Entry To Badrinath And Kedarnath

DEHRADUN — In a major policy shift ahead of the 2026 Char Dham Yatra, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) formally approved a proposal on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to restrict the entry of non-Hindus into the shrines under its jurisdiction. The decision, led by BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi, targets the “preservation of the sanctity” of 47 temples, including the world-renowned Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams. 1. Defining “Sanatani” and S…