God
Narasimha is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu in which Lord Vishnu appears in the form of a half man and half lion.
Interesting Facts
- It is believed that the left hand of the deity is thinning day by day and the day the hand disappears, Badrinath will be inaccessible to people.
- During winter, when Badrinath temple is closed, the idol of Lord Badri is brought to Lord Narsimha Temple and worshiped for six months.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Joshimath Bus Stand |
10.9 KM | 9068017141 |
 Rishikesh Railway Station |
260 KM | 139 |
 Dehradun Airport |
276 KM | 0135-2410358 |
Architecture
It is at a height of 6150 feet above sea level. Joshimath name was derived from Jyotirmath. Narasimha Temple is known in the name of Narasimha Devata Temple in Joshimath. This temple is one of the Pilgrimage of the Sapta Temples. Lord Narasimha is known to protect his devotee Prahlad and to kill the monster Hiranyakashipu.
Religious Significance
STHALA PURANA : The First visit to the Abode of Shri Badrinath “Badri Darshanadeva Mukthi Punsam Karai Sthitha” This place is situated at the entrance of the Gandha Madan Mountains. This the same sacred place where, upon the prayers of the ardent devotee Prahalad, God Shri Narasimha gave up his virulent form and appeared before him in his gentle and composed form. This is the place where Shri Adi Jagadguru Shankaracharya enshrined and worshipped Lord Narasimha. According to the Puranic tradition, the six month winter Nar Pooja was held at this place. Therefore, the BadrinathYatra is regarded successful only after the visit to the Lord Narasimha here.
History
Adi Shankaracharya had established 4 main muths. Sringeri in South India, Puri in East India, and Dwarka in West India. The 4th muth in North India, also known as the Uttaramnaya Muth is situated in Jyothirmuth. Adi Shankaracharya established this Muth as per Atharva Veda. He then appointed Totakacharya to take care of this Mutt. There are records to show the lineage of Shankaracharyas upto the 17th Century. However due to the inclement weather conditions, the lineage did not continue post 17th century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM - 06:00 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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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