Badarinath
Badarinath Dham is a revered pilgrimage place in Uttarakhand, India, set within the amazing mountains of the Himalayas. It stands at an impressive elevation of 3,133 meters (10,248 feet) above sea level.
The journey to Badarinath is a truly enchanting experience, winding through steep and picturesque mountainous terrain, with captivating curves and cliffs that showcase some of the Earth’s most breathtaking scenery.
Along the route to Badarinath, you’ll encounter several sacred sites, including Deo Prayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, and Vishnuprayag. Additionally, there’s Pandukeswar, where King Pandu and his queen Madri performed Tapasya (spiritual meditation), and where their sons, the Pandavas, stayed during their pilgrimage to heaven. It’s also the place where Bhima and Hanuman, both sons of Vayu (the wind god), crossed paths.
Badarinath is reputed to be a place where Lord MahaVishnu sat deeply. Legend has it that when Lord Vishnu meditated in the open, Goddess Mahalaxmi transformed into a Badari tree to shield him from the harsh weather conditions. Hence, the name “Badari Narayan” was born.
It depicts Lord Badarinarayan sitting under a Badari tree, accompanied by Kuber, Garuda, Narad, Narayan, and Nar. There is also a separate sanctum for Mahalakshmi nearby.
Behind the main temple of Lord Badarinarayan is the Lakshmi Narsimh temple, with shrines dedicated to Desikacharya and Ramanujachary. One of the natural wonders here is the Taptkund, a hot water spring located on the banks of the ice-cold Alaknanda River. The water temperature in Taptkund is a scorching 55 degrees Celsius, in stark contrast to the region’s typical cold climate, which often hovers around 9-10 degrees Celsius or even below freezing. Pilgrims traditionally take a holy dip in Taptkund before visiting the temple.
Inside the Sanctum, you’ll find the main deity, Lord Badari Narayan, along with Kuber, Narad Rishi, Udhava, and Nar & Narayan.
The temple also houses a shrine for Garuda, the divine vehicle of Lord Narayan, as well as idols of Adi Shankar, Swami Desikan, and Shri Ramanujam.
Visiting Badarinath Dham offers a unique blend of natural beauty and spiritual significance, making it a must-visit destination for pilgrims and nature enthusiasts alike.
Road Distance of Shree Badrinath
Jolly Grant- Airport Dehradun to Badrinath =311 kms.
Dehradun Railway Station to Badrinath =336 kms.
Haridwar Railway Station to Badrinath =318 kms.
Rishikesh to Badrinath =297 kms.
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Road Route Map of Shree Badrinath
Dehradun – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag- Gauchar- Karanprayag- Nandprayag- Gopeshwar- Pipalkoti- Joshimath- Hanuman Chatti- Badrinath
Haridwar – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Gauchar- Karanprayag- Nandprayag- Gopeshwar- Pipalkoti- Joshimath- Hanuman Chatti- Badrinath.
Delhi -Meerut- Muzaffar Nagar- Khatoli- Roorkee- Haridwar- Rishikesh- Devprayag – Srinagar- Rudraprayag- Nagrasu- Gauchar- Karanprayag- Nandprayag- Gopeshwar- Pipalkoti- Joshimath- Hanuman Chatti- Badrinath
Devprayag -Godly Confluence
