Narsingh Temple, Joshimath
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The Narasimha (man-lion) temple in Joshimath, the winter seat of Badrinath, and home to the widely told legend that the arm of the deity's statue grows thinner year by year.
Joshimath lies about 45 km from Badrinath and is the main transit town on the pilgrimage route. Narsingh Temple enshrines the man-lion incarnation of Vishnu. Shankara established the northern monastery Jyotirmath in Joshimath. In winter, the priests and sacred objects of Badrinath relocate here. Note that Joshimath has experienced land subsidence in recent years, and some areas are restricted, so check local notices before travelling.
Opening hours
About 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Vishnuprayag
- Auli Ski Resort
- Yogadhyan Badri Temple
- Hemkund Sahib
- Valley of Flowers National Park
- Badrinath Temple
- Tapt Kund
- Brahma Kapal