Cradled
in the twin mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan, Badrinath is the holiest of
the four main shrines. Badrinath is situated along the right bank of the
river Alaknanda. With the splendid Neelkanth mountains as the backdrop, the
shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and falls in the religious
itinerary of every devout Hindu. The present temple at Badrinath dates back
to the time of Sri Shankaracharya who also founded a Math here in the 8th
century AD. Facing the Badrinath temple is a hot water spring known as
'Tapta Kund'. Other famous thermal springs are the Narad Kund and the Surya
Kund. With its great scenic beauty and attractive recreational spots in the
vicinity, Badrinath attracts an ever increasing number of secular visitors
each year.
Sightseeing at Badrinath -
The Temple Complex : There are 15 idols in the temple complex.
Finely sculpted in black stone, the Badrinath (Vishnu) image is a metre
high. Other images include those of Laxmi (Vishnu's consort), Garurh
(Vishnu's mount), Shiva, Parvati, Ganesh etc.
Tapt Kund : Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river
Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath
temple.
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