PANCH BADRI

VRIDHA BADRINATH

Before Badrinath was designated one of the four Char Dhams of Hindu worship by Adi Shankaracharya, the idol of Badrinath carved by the divine Vishwakarma was enshrined and worshipped here. It is said that when mankind entered the age of Kali, Vishnu chose to remove himself from the temple.

Interestingly, the image was found by Adi Shankaracharya at Naradkund, and restored, though part of it remains damaged. This, the first badri, is located at a height of 1,380 mts. at Animath. While Badrinath closes during winter, the idol and priests hibernating at Joshimath, Vridha Badri remains open throughout the year.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant 264 kins from Rishikesh.
Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 247 kms.
Road: Animath, 8 kms short of Joshimath, is accessible by motorable   roads   from Rishkesh on the Badrinath road.

ACCOMMODATION

Joshimath, 8 kms away, is the main centre with Tourist Rest house private hotels, as well as all market, banking and medical facilities.
 

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