Shri Badrinath Ji Temple - Religious Shrine of Lord Vishnu & also known as Baikunth Dham
Shri Badrinath Ji Temple - Religious Shrine of Lord Vishnu Badrinath is a popular hindu holy town located in between Nar & Naryan mountain in the state of Uttarakhand. Badrinath town is famous for its Badrinath Shrine which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated at a distance of 301 km from Rishikesh with an elevation of 3133 mts above the sea level. Every Year Thousands of Pilgrims Visit Uttarakhand for Badrinath Yatra . The Temple lies on the bank of left bank of Alaknanda River. According to the legend, the Badrinath temple was established by the Adi Shankracharya in 9th century. It is believed that in the River of Alaknanda an idol of black marble was found and the idol was in the meditation posture. Inside the temple the other 15 idols are also in black. It is believed that, Lord Vishnu was meditated here and his wife made a berry tree to protect him from cold and heat. Badrinath is an amazing destination surrounding by the snow capped and water bodies l...