Badrinath Dham sets an all-time pilgrim record of 18.67 lakh
Pilgrims to Badrīnāth in 2026 have passed 18.67 lakh, beating the 2023 record of 18.39 lakh, with over 14,000 devotees on Sunday alone.
- IANS via The Hans India
Pilgrims to Badrīnāth in 2026 have passed 18.67 lakh, beating the 2023 record of 18.39 lakh, with over 14,000 devotees on Sunday alone. Officials expect over 20 lakh before the kapāṭ close for winter.
There is heavy congestion on the Karnaprayag-Badrinath highway, and disaster teams are on alert in Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi.
Key data
18.67 lakh this year against 18.39 lakh in 2023.
Why it matters
Rising numbers put pressure on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan route and on yātrā safety.
GK: did you know?
Badrīnāth stands on the Alakanandā river and is counted among the four dhāmas linked to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, with Purī, Dvārakā and Rāmeśvaram.
