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Information about
BADRINATH Yatra
ATTRACTIONS
of Badrinath temple
There are 15 idols in the temple complex. Finely sculpted in black stone, the
Badrinath (Vishnu) image is a metre high. Other images include those of Laxmi
(Vishnu's consort), Garurh (Vishnu's mount), Shiva, Parvati, Ganesh etc.
With its great scenic beauty and attractive recreational spots in the
vicinity, Badrinath attracts an ever increasing number of secular visitors
each year.
Panch Dharas, Badrinath
(a) Prahalad Dhara (b) Kurma Dhara (c) Urbasi Dhara (d) Bhrigu Dhara (e) Indra
Dhara.
Panch Shilas, Badrinath
(a) Narad Shila (b) Varaha Shila (c) Garurh Shila (d) Markandeya Shila (e)
Narsingh Shila.
Tapt Kund, Badrinath
Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is
customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
Narad Kund, Badrinath
A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath
idol was recovered.
Brahma Kapal, Badrinath
A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda. Hindus perform propitiating
rites for their deceased ancestors.
Sheshnetra, Badrinath
1 .5 km away is a boulder having an impression of the legendary snake, better
known as the Sheshnag's eye.
Charanpaduka, Badrinath
3 km away is a beautiful meadow where the footprint of Lord Vishnu is seen on
a boulder.
Neelkanth, Badrinath
A pyramidal shaped snowy peak (6,59 7mt) towering above Badrinath, presents a
dramatic sight. It is popularly known as the 'Garhwal Queen'.
OTHER FOUR BADRIS
Yogadhyan Badri
The temple of Yogadhyan Badri, one of the five Badris, is located at
Pandukeshwar (1920 mt.) just 24 km short of Badrinath on Rishikesh-Badrinath
highway. The image here in a meditative posture, is worshipped at Badrinath.
According to the myth, the Pandavas handed over Hastinapur to king Parikshit
and retired here.
Bhavishya Badri
The temple of Bhavishya Badri is at an elevation of 2,744 mt. and is
surrounded by dense forests. Located at Subain near Tapovan about 17 km east
of Joshimath on Joshimath - Lata - Malari route. Pilgrims have to trek beyond
Tapovan, up the Dhauliganga river. Tapovan has sulphurous hot springs and the
view of the Tapovan valley towards the north is breathtakingly beautiful.
Traditionally it is believed that a day will come when the present route to
Badrinath will be inaccessible and Lord Badrinath will be worshipped here.
Thus the name 'Bhavishya Badri' which literally means the Badri of the future.
Bridha Badri
About 7 km short of Joshimath, on the main Rishikesh- Badrinath motor road, is
Animath. It is believed that Badrinath or Lord Vishnu was worshipped here
before the enshrinement of Badrinath by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. The temple of
Bridha Badri is open throughout the year.
Adibadri
Adibadri is also one of five Badris and is situated quite far from the cluster
of the other four which form the Vishnu-Kshetra. Approachable from Karnaprayag
by a motorable road on way to Ranikhet, are remains of 16 small temples. Seven
among them are more ancient, with flat roofs belonging to the late Gupta
period. Local tradition assigns the building of the temples to Shankaracharya.
The main temple of Narain is distinguished by a raised platform in the
pyramidal form where the idol is enshrined. Sculpted out of black stone, the
idol of Lord Vishnu is a metre high.
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