Badrinath Temple
बद्रीनाथ मंदिर
One of the four holy sites of Hinduism, dedicated to Badrinarayan, an incarnation of Vishnu, with a colorful gateway set against the snowy Neelkanth Peak.
The temple is traditionally said to have been rebuilt by Adi Shankara in the 8th century. It sits at about 3,133 meters on the east bank of the Alaknanda River. The main sanctum houses a meditating Vishnu image carved from black shaligram stone, and the painted gateway is very distinctive. The Maha Abhishek ceremony at around 4:30 a.m. and the evening Aarti are the most atmospheric, though during peak season queues can last several hours. Pilgrims must complete registration in advance on the Uttarakhand government website. Photography is not allowed inside the temple, and visitors must remove their shoes.
Opening hours
Temple season approx. 04:30–13:00 and 16:00–21:00 (temple closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Tapt Kund
- Brahma Kapal
- Mana Village
- Bhim Pul
- Vyas Gufa
- Vasudhara Falls
- Neelkanth Peak
- Yogadhyan Badri Temple