Brief Introduction of Badrinath Temple
Located in the chamoli district of Uttarakhand, tucked between Nar and Narayan ranges, Badrinath Temple is the most popular holy shrine of India. One of the CharDhams it is beautifully decked with lofty Neelkanth mountain peak in its backdrop. Badrinath holds a great spiritual value to Hindu devotees.
Pilgrims from across the world undertake arduous journey to reach the sacred shrine. Ambiance of Badrinath temple is one of a kind, how it has managed to look so gorgeous is still a puzzle. The temple’s present structure is said to have been built by the kings of Garhwal.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Badrinath (Narayan) who is also known as Badri Vishal. This sacred temple is also a home to the mythical bird Garuda, Lord Narayan’s vehicle. Temple has been the favourite spot of great sages like Kapila Muni, Rishi Gautam, Rishi Kashyap. Lord Narada is believed have attained salvation in Badrinath.
The name Badri originates from berry which means the place where berries grow in abundance. It is also said that Goddess Lakshmi took the form of a berry tree to shade lord Vishnu from sun during his penance.
