One of the Char Dhams and a Divya Desam. Vishnu as Badrinarayan meditating under a badri (jujube) tree in the Himalayas. One of the holiest Vaishnava shrines.
Ancient origins; restored by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The idol was reportedly rescued from the Alaknanda river by Shankaracharya. The Rawal (head priest) is always a Namboodiri Brahmin from Kerala.
Colorful temple facade with a small cupola gilded with gold. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges. The Tapt Kund (hot spring) nearby is used for ritual bathing.
Char Dham site
Divya Desam
10,279 ft altitude
Kerala Namboodiri priest tradition
Tapt Kund hot spring
Opening ceremony (April-May)
Closing ceremony (November)
Badri-Kedar festival
Mata Murti ka Mela
Open only May-November. At 10,279 ft altitude. Part of the Char Dham yatra route. Helicopter services available. Tapt Kund hot spring for bathing before darshan.
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