God
Vridha Badri is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The idol installed in this temple has the form of an old man.
Interesting Facts
- Vridha Badri : It is the 3rd among the ‘Sapt Badri’ temples. Devotees believed that Adi Shankaracharya worshipped Badrinath here before taking him to the main temple. Vridha Badri temple is open for pilgrims throughout the year.
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 |
2.7 KM | 18001210802 |
 Rishikesh Railway Station |
270 KM | 139 |
 Jolly Grant Airport |
300 KM | 0135-2412052 |
Architecture
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. Lord Vishnu appeared here as an old man before Narad who was performing penance at this place. This is why Vridha Badri gets its name where the word Vridha means ‘old‘ and Badri is the name of Lord Vishnu in Badrikshetra. It is a part of the Char Dham Yatra Package within Uttarakhand. The temple is 1,380 meters above the sea level and 7 km from Joshimath in Joshimath-Badrinath road. Vridha Badri lies on the way to Kalpeshwar Mahadev Temple and can be reached before Helang. The idol installed at Vridha Badri was found by Adi Shankaracharya at Naradkund, though the part of it remains damaged. While the main temple of Badrinath remains closed during the winter, the idol and priests hibernate at Joshimath. The temple has been built in the North Indian style of architecture and has a sanctum that contains representations of Lord Vishnu. Moreover, the chief priests of the temple are from Southern India.
Religious Significance
Legend expresses that wise Narada performed retribution at this spot to please ruler Vishnu. Satisfied by Narada’s atonement, ruler Vishnu showed up at Animath as an old man and offered an explanation to Narada’s supplication. Vishwakarma, the engineer of divine beings and goddesses, created the statue of Badri as an old man and the statue was built up in Animath. Master Badrinath inhabited Animath for quite a long time amid old circumstances. Afterward, the statue of Badrinath at Animath was flodded and tumbled down in the close-by lake Narad Kund.
History
In eighth Century, Aadi Shankaracharya found the softened statue of master Vishnu up the type of Vridha (old) man and restored it. Aadi Shankaracharya set up Badrinath at the present place. It is additionally said that the first statue made by Vishwakarma is currently settled at Badrinath.
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 |
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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