temple
Badrinath Temple
बद्रीनाथ मंदिर
Badrinath, Uttarakhand
One of the Char Dham, considered one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites
One of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Himalayas
Visit Info
Timings: 4:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Best time: May to November (temple is closed during winter)
How to Reach
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (314 km)
Rishikesh Railway Station (297 km)
Connected by NH-58 and state highways
Deities
Lord Vishnu
Festivals
Badri-Kedar FestivalMata Murti Ka Mela
Special Rituals
SuprabhatamAbhishekAarti
Legends & Stories
- The temple was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE
- Lord Vishnu meditated here for thousands of years