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Jai Badri Jai Kedar
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.At Badrinath Lord Maha Vishnu is believed to have done his penance.When godess Mahalaxmi sees lord doing his penance in open,she form a Badri tree to save him from adverse weather.It is also belived that Lord Vishnu revealed Narad rishi that Nar andNarayan were his own.
Dedicated To
Lord Vishnu
Other Deities
Godess Mahalaxmi,Kuber,Garuda.
Festival
Mata Murti Ka Mela,Badri Kedar Festival
Address
Badrinath
City
Badrinath
State
Uttaranchal
Location
Near Joshimath
Altitude
10279feet(3139mt)
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
Religion
Hindu
Best Time
April-May
Opening Schedule
April to October
Visit Timings
April to November
Pooja Schedule
Morning pooja 4.30am to 6.30am,Special pooja 7.30am to 12 noon and 3pm to 6pm. Evening aarti 6pm to 9pm.
Entry Formalities
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
Related Links
Other Places
Hemkund Sahib, Satopanth, Vasudhara
Jai Badri Jai Kedar
Kamleshwar Bhatt
Email Me
+91 98119-95545
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