Badrinath-Kedarnath Committee Proposes Ban on Non-Hindus in 45 Temples

• The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) proposes banning non-Hindus from entering temples under its control.
• BKTC manages 45 subordinate temples in Uttarakhand, including Tunganath, Mata Murti, Bhavishya Badari, and Shri Madmaheshwar.
• The ban will apply to all temples under BKTC's jurisdiction, preserving the religious and cultural heritage of the Char Dham circuit.
• Badrinath temple reopens on April 23 after winter closure; Gangotri and Yamunotri reopen on April 19.
• The proposal will be passed in the upcoming temple committee board meeting, as confirmed by BKTC president Hemant Dwivedi.

Why It Matters: BKTC proposes a ban on non-Hindus in 45 temples, impacting the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit.