Badrinath Temple

ABOUT THE BADRINATH TEMPLE Badrinath Temple is the abode of Lord Vishnu. It is situated at an altitude of 3130 m at the banks of Alaknanda. At the backdrop is the NeelKanth mountain peak situated between twin peaks named Nar and Narayan. The name of the place is derived from wild berries called Badri. Adi Shankarcharya established the idol of Vishnu in the temple, the idol is made of black granite. Near the temple is a hot water sulphur spring known as Tapt Kund

The temple is considered to be present since Vedic times. However according to the history, Adi Shankaracharya established it here in 8th century. The present structure of the temple was built three centuries ago by Garhwal kings.

The temple has three sections to it, a Garbha Griha or the sanctum sanctorum where the main deity rests, a Darshan Mandap for puja and a Sabha Mandap for devotees to assemble. In all there are 15 idols in the complex, all in black stone. These consist of idols of Lakshmi, Vishnu''s wife, Garud, his mount and Lord Shiva, his wife Parvati and and son Ganesha. The idol of Lord Vishnu is sitting with crossed legs in a meditative posture, his hands folded..The temple remains closed in winters when the entrire area gets under snow cover and opens only in summers (sometime in April-May).

HISTORY….

ATTRACTION OF

BADRINATH

Vasudhara Falls is a waterfall situated near Badrinath, in Uttarakhand, India. Total distance from Badrinath to Vasudhara is 9 KM. It is a 6 km walkable trek from Mana village. Mana village is 3 km road route from Badrinath. The height of this falls is 400 ft(122 mt)[1]

1.VASUDHARA FALL

The Tapt Kund hot sulphur springs just below the temple are considered to be medicinal—many pilgrims consider it a requirement to bathe in the springs before visiting the temple. The springs have a year-round temperature of 45°C.

2.TAPT KUND

Bheem Pul situated at Mana Village, the last village on the border with Tibet and 3 kilometres from Badrinath, comes with a spiritual tale to share. Located on one side of Mana village opposite to the rock

3.BHEEM PUL

Alaknanda stream of ganges river emerges from here in these high alpine himalayan areas above Mana village ahead of badrinath chamoli district of Uttarakhand state of India.We have a area in vadodara named after alkapuri the city of Gods nay king of Gods Indra!!Stay at badrinath for four days or more if you want to enjoy many such places and four more at AULI JOshimath too to 'complete' a taste of Chamoli or Alaknanda river Voyage -valley of flowers is here..so many more spots that you will come back again..here as you turn your back to high heights.

4.ALKA PURI

Mata Murti Temple is situated at a distance of 3 km from Badrinath on the banks of River Alaknanda. This temple is dedicated to Mata Murti, the mother of two sons Narayana and Nara.

There is a popular belief that the goddess has power of granting Vairagya to those who meditate sincerely in her presence. The temple is visited for worshipping Mata Murti on Ashtami, Shukla Tritiya and Chaturdashi. Moreover, during the time of Mata Murti Ka Mela, the mother of Shri Badrinath is worshipped.

5.MATA MURTI TEMPLE

HOW TO GET THERE ?By Air: The nearest airport to Badrinath is Jolly Grant in Dehradun which is 317 kms from here.

By Rail: The nearest railheads from Badrinath are at Rishikesh(297 km) and Kotdwar(327 Km).

By Road: Regular buses are available for Badrinath from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and other important Kumaon regions.

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BY-DEEPAK PANCHAL