The opening of Kedarnath temple for the pilgrimage season is subject to various factors. One of the primary factors is the weather condition in the region. Kedarnath is located at an altitude of 3,583 meters above sea level and experiences harsh winter conditions with heavy snowfall, making it inaccessible to visitors. The opening date of the temple is, therefore, dependent on the melting of the snow and clearing of the roads leading to the temple.