Bhavishya Badri Temple

BHAVISHYA BADRI TEMPLE

Subhai, Uttarakhand, India

God

Bhavishya Badari is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of one of the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is with the head of a lion.

Interesting Facts

Bhavishya Badri - It is the fourth among the ‘Sapta Badri’ temples. According to beliefs, Lord Badri will take abode in Bhavishya Badri at the end of Kaliyuga. Even the name of the place literally translates to ‘Future Badri’, implying that it will be the future residence of Lord Badri.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are May to July and September to October.

Weather

Highest - April to June (21°C during day and 19°C during night)Average - May (24°C during the day and 20°C during night)Lowest - December to February (14°C during day and 8°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
The weather is cold throughout the year. Rainfalls and snowfalls often occur there. one should wear proper winter clothes with mufflers and gloves. An umbrella is also a must to carry.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Subhai Bus Stand	3 KM	02438-234422
Rishikesh Railway Station	256 KM	139
Jolly Grant Airport	272 KM	0135-2412052

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rishikesh Railway Station	256 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Jolly Grant Airport	272 KM	0135-2412052

Architecture

Bhavishya Badri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated in Subhai, Uttarakhand at an altitude of 2,744 m (9,003 ft) above sea level. It is the fourth temple complex among the ‘Sapta Badri‘ temples. it’s part of the famous “Sapta Badri” pilgrimage circuit. It extends from Satapanth to Nandaprayag in the Alaknanda river valley. In ancient times, the path to the temple went through the Badri van (Forest of berries). Hence, the suffix ‘Badri‘ is added to the seven holy shrines of Lord Vishnu. Bhavishya Badari is present on the way from Tapovan to Lata in the Niti valley. Bhavishya badri temple was built in North Indian style of architecture. It is said to be the next abode of Lord Vishnu, and almost alluding to that is the very fact that the temple is aptly named Bhavishya which means Future. According to the popular legends, the next era will see Lord Vishnu making this his new seat as the two monitions Nar and Narayan will break and block all paths to Badrinath Temple.

Religious Significance

Bhavishya Badri also referred to as Bhabisya Badri literally suggests the “Future Abode of Lord Badrinath”. According to a Hindu legend, when Guru Adi Shankaracharya took Badri Vishal from Tapta Kund, a celestial announcement was made. According to the prophecy, when Kal Yuga will befall on mankind, the mountains of Nara and Narasimha will block the route to Badrinath. When the shrine will become inaccessible, Lord Badri will appear here. Therefore ‘Bhavishya Badri’ as it will be the new place of worship of Lord Badrinath.

According to another folk beliefs, Lord Vishnu used to live in Tibet but when residents there started consuming meat, alcohol and became chaotic, then Lord Vishnu left Tibet and started searching a proper place for his residence. While his search in the Himalayas, he liked this place and promised that he will make this place his future home (Future in Hindi means Bhavishya), since then this places is called Bhavishya Badri.

The temple Narsingh, located at Joshimath has a beautifully carved statue of Lord Narsingh carrying a sword. As per the traditions, the arm carrying that sword is getting thinner year by year, and in Kaliyug this arm will breakdown.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 12:00 PM	02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757