The Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand closed for winter on Wednesday following traditional rituals. More than 27.97 lakh pilgrims visited the two temples during the season, while their deities were moved to designated winter abodes for worship. Rudraprayag/Uttarkashi: The portals of the Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines were closed for the winter season on Wednesday following prescribed rituals and the chanting of Vedic mantras. While the Kedarnath shrine was closed at 8.