BhaktiVedAbout the temple
Between the Nar and Narayan peaks on the Alaknanda, at about 3,100 m, Badrinath is the northern abode of the Char Dham and one of the 108 Divya Desams. The black saligram image sits in meditation; the temple opens from around April or May until November.
The legend
Nara and Narayana performed penance here, and Lakshmi shaded the meditating Vishnu as a badri (jujube) tree, hence Badrinath. Adi Shankara is said to have recovered the image from the Narada Kund and reinstalled it.
What makes it special
- Bath in the Tapt Kund hot spring
- The chief priest (Rawal) is a Namboodiri from Kerala, a custom traced to Adi Shankara
- Mana village and Vyasa's cave nearby
Main festivals
How to reach
- 🚆 Nearest railway station
- Rishikesh (about 295 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport
- Dehradun Jolly Grant
Before you go
Uttarakhand government registration is mandatory for the Char Dham yatra. In winter the deity is worshipped at Jyotirmath and Pandukeshwar.
Darshan and seva timings change with the season and festivals. Confirm them with the temple's official website or office before you travel.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Badrinath?
Badrinath is in Badrinath, Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
Who is the presiding deity at Badrinath?
Sri Badri Narayan.
How do I reach Badrinath?
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh (about 295 km). Nearest airport: Dehradun Jolly Grant.
What is the best time to visit Badrinath?
May–June and September–October.
What are the darshan timings at Badrinath?
Darshan and seva timings change with the season and festivals. Confirm them with the temple's official website or office before you travel.