 The image of Badrinath is notionally transferred during the period to the Narasimha temple at [[Jyotirmath]], located away from the temple.The temple is reopened around April–May on [[Akshaya tritiya]], another auspicious day on the [[Hindu calendar]].Pilgrims gather on the first day of opening of the temple after the winter to witness the "Akhanda Jyothi".