Badrinath - बद्रीनाथ

Badrinath is the seat of Lord Vishnu. The holy Dhama temple of Badrinath, is in the state of Uttaranchal of the Himalayan mountains. IT is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage. This place has some special significance from the Indian perspective. It is above the Alaknanda River, believed to be a headstream of the holy Indian river, Ganges. This sacred place is considered to be the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage.

Badrinath, one of the most important pilgrim centres of the country is a part of sacred 'Char Dhams' of the state. It lies on the righ bank of Alaknanda at an altitude of 3,133 metres and is flanked by Nar and Narayan mountains, while the Neelkanth peak forms a splendid backdrop. The shri Badrinathji temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu was established by Adi shankaracharya and later built by the rulers of Garhwal, about two centuries ago. It can be divided into three parts the Garbha, the Darshan Mandap and Sabha Mandap. The principal idol carved out of black stone represents meditating is located vishnu. "Tapt Kund"' the holy hot water spring is located in front of the temple and a dip in the water of the spring is a must before entering the shrine. The temple opens every year in the month of Apr-May and closes for winters in the third week of Nov.