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Located between the two mountains Nar and Narayan, Badrinath Dham is a majestic sight as well as the the most important of all the Char Dhams. Lakhs of tourists come every year to this sacred Badrinath town to seek blessings and to get a glimpse of the famous temple of Shri Badrinath Ji.

Badrinath is the only Shrine that is part of both Chota Char Dham and India Char Dham. Badrinath is one among four pilgrimage centres in four corners of India. Among them were Badrikashram (Badrinath Temple) in the North, Rameshwaram in the South, Dwarkapuri in the West and Jagannathpuri in the east.

Bhagvat Puran Describes: There in Badrikashram the Supreme being (Vishnu), in his incarnation as the sages Nar & Narayan, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities.

Inside Badrinath Temple

The main entrance gate of Badrinath temple is colourful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar. The temple is approximately 50 feet tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a gold gilt roof. The Badrinath temple is divided into three parts – the ‘Garbha Griha’ or the sanctum sanctorum, the ‘Darshan Mandap’ where the rituals are conducted and the ‘Sabha Mandap’ where devotees assemble.

At the Badrinath Mandir Gate, directly opposite the main Idol of the Lord himself is seated the idol of Bird Garud, the vehicle of Lord Badrinarayan, sitting in prayer with his hands folded. The walls and pillars of the mandapa are covered with intricate carvings.

• The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold offered and houses Lord Badari Narayan, Kuber (God of wealth), Narad rishi, Udhava, Nar & Narayan. The complex has 15 idols especially attractive is the one-metre-high image of lord Badrinath, finely sculpted in black stone. According to legend, Shankara discovered a black stone image of Lord Badrinarayan made of Saligram stone in the Alaknanda River. He originally enshrined it in a cave near the Tapt Kund hot springs. In the sixteenth century, the King of Garhwal moved the murti to the present temple. It represents Lord Vishnu seated in a meditative pose called padmasan.
• Darshan Mandap: Lord Badari Narayan is armed with Conch and Chakra in two arms in a lifted posture and two arms rested in Yogic Pose. Badarinarayan is seen under the Badari tree, flanked by Kuber and Garuda, Narad, Narayan and Nar. As you look, standing to the right side of Badrinarayana is Uddhava. To the far right side are Nara and Narayana. Narada Muni is kneeling in front on the right side and is difficult to see. On the left side are the Kubera god of wealth, and a silver Ganesh. Garuda is kneeling in front, to the left of Badrinarayana.
• Sabha Mandap: It is a place in the Temple complex where devotees and pilgrims assemble.

Pooja Performed in Badrinath Temple

Special pujas (online too) are performed on behalf of devotees. Every puja must be preceded by a holy dip in the Tapta Kund. Some of the morning pujas are – Mahabhishek, Adhishek, Gitapath and Bhagwat Path, while the evening pujas are Geet Govind and Aarti. Special booking of Badrinath pujas can be done at Badrinath Mandir Committee by paying some fees. The procedures of daily pujas and rituals are supposed to have been prescribed by Adi Shankaracharya. Unlike most Hindu temples, all the pujas (including the decoration of idols) are performed in the presence of the devotees.

Aarti Timings in Badrinath: The daily rituals at the Badrivishal temple start very early, around 4.30 am with maha abhishek and Abhishek puja, and end at around 8.30 -9 pm with the shayan aarti. The temple opens for darshan for the general public around 7-8 am and there is an afternoon recess between 1-4 pm. The Rawal of the temple performs the rituals.

Badrinath Temple Opening and Closing Time

The Badrinath temple opens at 0430 hrs & closes at 1300 hrs. Once again it opens at 1600 hrs & closes at 2100 hrs after the divine song Geet Govind.

Badrinath Temple General Information

• Administrator – Pujari of the temple named Rawal Ji is well versed in puja ceremonials & Sanskrit language and must belong to a Kerala Brahmin family.
• Photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple.

Badrinath Tour Packages

Badrinath is a holy temple for the people of the Hindu religion, and it is the only temple that comes under both Char Dham of India (“Chota Char Dham of Uttarakhand and Char Dham”). It is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. Badrinath tour package gives you a chance to enjoy your holidays with your loved ones in one of the best places which also has some religious values.

Badrinath Weather Forecast

Due to the high altitude location, Badrinath Dham gets covered with thick layers of snow in the winter season. The temples are closed during this time of the year. You can check here for Chardham Opening & Closing Dates and Check the detailed information about the Badrinath weather report.

Badrinath in Summers

March to June are very pleasant with a moderate climate, with an average of around 18°C. Summers are ideal for all sightseeing and pilgrimage.

Badrinath in Monsoons

July to mid-September is accompanied by scanty rains and also temperature drops down to 15°C. The region is prone to occasional landslides and travelling can be difficult.

Badrinath in Winters

November to April are chilly days with an average minimum touching near 5°C. Minimum can touch sub-zero levels and snow is seen very often during winters. Badrinath temple is closed during winter for 6 months.

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Best Hotels in Badrinath

In the table below, the best budget Badrinath hotels are listed and segregated according to different price ranges. So, you can choose & book a hotel according to the price range that suits you and enjoy the delightful environs of Badrinath.