Vridha Badri

Famous For Narad Kund A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Importance According to epic, The idol of Badarinath fixed by divine Vishwakarma was preserved and worshiped here.It is said when mankind entered the age of Kaliyug, Vishnu sifted himself from the temple.

Dedicated To Lord Vishnu

Address Animath

CityJoshimath

StateUttaranchal

Location Between Helang and Joshimath route

Altitude 1380 m

Costructed By Adi Shankaracharya

Building Type It is built of black stone over rectangular plateform.

Managed By Kedarnath-Badrinath Mandir Samiti

Opening Schedule All seasons

Accesibility Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun (264 kms.) Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 247 kms. Road: Animath, 8 kms. short of Joshimath, is accessible by motorable roads from Rishikesh on the Badrinath road.