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Panch Badri

Panch Badri

Panch Badri Yatra, Uttarakhand

The five Badries are revered by all as a tribute to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath is devoted to the worship of Vishnu who, according to an amusing tale, usurped this place from Shiva. Vishnu came here to offer penance and loved the place so much that he plotted to unseat Shiva. He took the form of a crying child. Parvati picked him up but couldn’t calm him. Disturbed by the crying, Shiva shifted to Kedarnath, leaving the spot free for Vishnu. Shiva's presence still lingers in the name “Badri” – a type of berry he loved – and in the giant (invisible) tree that served him.

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  • Panch Badri
  • Deities Worshipped:Lord Shiva
  • Himalayan Circuit :Five Shrines Temples
  • Himalayan Region:Garhwal Himalayas
  • Famous for:Pilgrimage
  • Pilgrimage Season:May to October.

Badrinath (Vishal Badri)

Badrinath is among the most admired and religious destinations of Hindus in India. It is the revered dwelling of Lord Vishnu is renowned for its sparkling holiness and exquisiteness. Created by Adi Shankaracharya in the 19th century and refurbished numerous times after its construction, the temple can be visited from May to November.

  • Located at 3,133 meters in the Himalayas.
  • Most popular and largest among the five Badris.
  • Original temple believed to be built by King Pururava.
  • The idol of Lord Vishnu was carved by Vishwakarma and later consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya.
  • Restored by the royal houses of Scindia and Holkar in the 19th century.
  • The Mahabharata is believed to be composed in the nearby Vyas and Ganesh caves.
  • The Vishnu Ganga (later Alaknanda) flows below, with Neelkanth peak standing tall.
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Panch Badri

Adi Badri

Lying 9 miles from Karnaprayag, Adi Badri is among the most famous 16 temples dating back to Gupta period. It is deemed that Maha Rishi Ved Vyas had written Shri Mad Bhagwat Puran here. It is also said that these temples were endorsed by a great philosopher Adi Shankaracharya who yearned for encouraging Hindu religion all around the globe. The best time to make to this holy destination is in the months of May, June, August and October.

  • A group of 16 temples located en route to Ranikhet, near Karnaprayag.
  • Main temple is dedicated to Lord Narayan with a black stone idol.
  • These temples date back to the Gupta age.
  • Believed to be established by Adi Shankaracharya to spread Hinduism to remote regions.
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Adi badri

Bhavishya Badri

Enclosed by dense woods in a superb setting near Tapovan, Bhavishya Badri is the one of the most illustrious tourist spots where he/she can savor charming views of the valley and forest. Nomads can visit here by taking a road tour till Saldhar and from there 6 km trekking will bring you to the temple where Lord Badrinarayan protected in the idol of Narsingh.

  • Located at 2,744 meters amidst dense Tapovan forests.
  • Known as "The Future Badri" – believed to become the main shrine if Badrinath becomes inaccessible.
  • Scientists note that Joshimath is on a landslide zone, adding to the prophecy’s possibility.
  • Enshrines a lion-headed idol of Narasimha (Narsingh).
  • Located near the serene Tapovan, famous for its hot springs.
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Bhavishya Badri

Vridh Badri

Vridh Badri or Bridha Badri is an old temple nestled in Animath at an elevation of 4,530 m above sea level enroute Joshimath-Badrinath road. History has it that Lord Vishnu materialized here in the appearance of an old man and as a result, the idol which is worshipped by tons of devotees round the year is in the appearance of an old man. It is 264 km from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun and about 3 miles away from Joshimath.

  • Located at Animath, at 1,380 meters altitude.
  • The original site where the idol of Badrinath was worshipped before being moved.
  • Believed that Vishnu left this shrine at the onset of Kali Yuga.
  • Image was later found at Narad Kund and partially restored by Adi Shankaracharya.
  • Unlike Badrinath, this shrine remains open throughout the year.
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Vridh Badri

Yogdhyan Badri

Placed in Pandukeshwar, derived its name from Pandavas king, Yogdhyan Badri has a bronze idol of lord Vishnu at a height of 6,000 ft on the Joshimath Road. According to the myth, King Pandu is believed to have meditated here to wash away the sins of slaughtering two copulating deer, who were sages in their earlier lives. One can reach Yogdhyan Badri by road from Joshimath in less than an hour.

  • Located at Pandukeshwar, at 1,920 meters.
  • Linked to the Pandavas from Mahabharata who came here after the war to meditate and repent.
  • They handed over Hastinapur to Raja Parikshit here.
  • Features an image of Lord Vishnu in a meditative posture.
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Yogdhyan Badri

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