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| Address |
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| City |
Badrinath |
| State |
Uttaranchal |
| Location |
North India |
| Altitude |
At an altitude of 10,279 ft |
| Year of Construction |
Founded in 9th Century |
| Constructed By |
Founded by Sri Shankaracharya
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| Type of Construction |
Ancient |
| Type of Building |
Temple |
| Managed By |
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| Official Website |
http://www.badrinath-kedarnath.org/ |
| Dedicated To |
Lord Vishnu |
| Other Deities |
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| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Importance |
These mountains were where Lord Shiva lived before Vishnu came for penance and decided to stay. He disguised himself as a beautiful child and began wailing. The child's screams disturbed Shiva and exasperated, he left for Kedarnath. Shiva's influences remained in the region, especially in its name Badri.
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| Famous For |
Badrinath is one of the holiest Hindu spots in the country and together with Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, forms the Char Dham (Four Holy Shrines).
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| Festival |
Mata Murti ka Mela, Badri-Kedar Utsav
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| Best Time |
May to mid-October
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| Opening Schedule |
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| Visit Timings |
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| Pooja Schedule |
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| Entry Formalities |
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| Accomodation |
Chand Cottage, Shri KedarBadri Temple Committee., Gujrat Bhawan, Shri Kedar-Badri Temple Committee. Modi Bhawan, Shri Kedar-Badri Temple Committee. PWD Inspection House. Hotel Devlok, (GMVN), Near Bus Stand. Travellers Lodge, (GMVN), Bus Terminal.
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| Accesibility |
The nearest airport is at Dehradun, 335 kms away. The nearest railhead is Rishikesh at 298 kms. Badrinath is connected by road to Rishikesh (293 kms), Haridwar (313 kms), Kotdwara (325 kms), Joshimath (42 kms) and Delhi (518 kms), from where regular buses and private taxis operate.
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| Nearby Cities |
Rishikesh |
| Related Links |
http://www.badrinath-kedarnath.org
http://hill-stations india/badrinath.html
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