Vridha Badri - Uttaranchal Worship Places (Temples)

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
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Address	Animath
City	Joshimath
State	Uttaranchal
Location	Between Helang and Joshimath route
Altitude	1380 m
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Costructed By	Adi Shankaracharya
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Building Type	It is built of black stone over rectangular plateform.
Managed By	Kedarnath-Badrinath Mandir Samiti
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Opening Schedule	All seasons
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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.
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