Badrinath
Famous For There is a myth that when the Holy Ganga was requested to come over to earth help anguish humanity, the earth was unable to bear the strength of it crash. Therefore the great Ganga was dived into twelve holy channels.Alaknanda was one of them which later become the seat of lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
Importance This is among the Char Dhams of Hindus founded by Adi Shankaracharya
Dedicated To Lord Vishnu
Festival Mata Murti Ka Mela,Badri Kedar Festival
Address Badrinath
CityBadrinath
StateUttaranchal
Location Near Joshimath
Altitude 10279 M
Construction Year 9 Cen AD
Costructed By Adi Shankaracharya
Construction Type There are 15 idols in the temple complex, each sculpted in black stone
Building Type Temple
Managed By Badrinath-Kedarnath Mandir Samiti
Official Website badrinath-kedarnath.org
Opening Schedule April to October
Religion Hindu
Best Time April-May
Accomodation Tourist guest houses and lots of Dharamshalas are here for night stay.
Accesibility Nearest airport and railway station is at Rishikesh which is approximately 300 KMs from this place.
Near By Cities Joshimath
Other Places Hemkund Sahib, Satopanth, Vasudhara
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