Badrinath Temple
EasternHindutempleSouth Asia800 CE - present
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Location
Modern Name
Badrinath
Country
India
Region
South Asia
Coordinates
30.7447, 79.4931
Era
800 CE - present
Site Type
Temple
About
A Himalayan Vishnu temple at 3,133 meters, the northernmost of the four dhams established by Adi Shankaracharya, situated between the Nar and Narayan peaks on the Alaknanda River.
Significance
Badrinath is where Vishnu is believed to have performed tapas (austerities) under a badri (jujube) tree, sheltered by Lakshmi; it is the most visited Himalayan shrine.
History & Historical Arc
Ancient Vedic site possibly predating Buddhism; Adi Shankaracharya revived it as a Vaishnava center in the 8th century a…
Archaeological Notes
The colorful facade is relatively recent (20th century); inscriptions from the Garhwal kingdom confirm royal patronage f…
Key Features & Structures
- Vishnu sanctum (Badrinarayana)
- Tapt Kund hot spring
Visitor Information
Open May–November; road access from Joshimath (45 km). Combined Char Dham Yatra typically covers Yamunotri, Gangotri, Ke…
Related Figures
Vishnu (Badrinarayana)LakshmiAdi ShankaracharyaNarada