Badrinath
Badrinath, one of the most important
pilgrim centres of the country is a part of sacred 'Char Dhams' of the State.
It lies on the righ bank of Alaknanda at an altitude of 3,133 metres and is
flanked by Nar and Narayan mountains, while the Neelkanth Peak forms a splendid
backdrop. The Shri Badrinathji temple Badrinathji Temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu was established by Adi Shankaracharya and later built by the rulers of
Garhwal, about two centuries ago. It can be divided into three parts — the Garbha, the Darshan Mandap and Sabha
Mandap. The principal idol carved out of "Tapt Kund", the holy hot
water spring is located In front of the temple and a dip in the waters of the
spring is a must before entering the shrine. The temple opens every year in the
month of Apr.-May and closes for winters in the third week of Nov.
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