Shri Badrinath Temple, Chamoli, Uttarakhand
The Badrinath Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Badrinath, Uttarakhand. It is dedicated to Vishnu and is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Northern India.
Badrinath Dham Features
- The temple is about 50 feet tall and has a gold gilt roof
- It has a colorful main entrance gate called Singhdwar
- The temple is divided into three parts: Garbha Griha, Darshan Mandap, and Sabha Mandap
- The temple is open for six months in a year.
Badrinath Dham Location
Located in the Garhwal Himalayas on the banks of the Alaknanda River. Between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges. At an elevation of around 3,100 m.
History of Shri Badrinath Temple
Legend says Adi Shankaracharya established the temple in the 8th century . The temple is believed to have been built around a black stone image of Lord Badrinarayan found in the Alaknanda River
Nearby Attractions of Badrinath Temple
- Vyas Gufa, a sacred site near Badrinath
- Tapt Kund, a hot spring on the bank of the Alakananda
- Brahma Kapal, a platform used for rituals
- Sheshnetra, a boulder that is believed to contain an imprint of Sesha Nag
