The annual pilgrimage to Badrinath Dham is entering its final phase, but the enthusiasm among devotees continues to grow. More than 10,000 pilgrims are arriving at the shrine every day to seek the blessings of Lord Badri Vishal. So far, over 22 lakh (2.2 million) devotees have visited the sacred temple this season, setting a new record.

Despite freezing temperatures and chilly winds, the number of pilgrims visiting Badrinath continues to rise. Recent snowfall on the surrounding mountain peaks has brought a sharp drop in temperatures, particularly during the morning and evening hours. However, the harsh weather has done little to dampen the spirit of devotees.

On Saturday, more than 10,000 pilgrims visited the shrine, while a large number of devotees continued to arrive on Sunday as well.

According to the latest figures, the total number of pilgrims stood at 21,92,054 on Saturday. By Sunday, the figure had crossed the 22-lakh mark, setting a new record for pilgrim footfall at Badrinath Dham.

The temple is scheduled to close its portals for the winter season on November 16, leaving just 15 days before the conclusion of this year’s pilgrimage, as per the reported schedule.

If the current trend continues, the number of devotees visiting Badrinath Dham is expected to cross 23 lakh in the coming days.

The record-breaking footfall highlights the continued faith and enthusiasm of devotees, even as the pilgrimage season approaches its conclusion and winter conditions intensify in the Himalayan region.