10 Amazing Facts to Know Before Going to Badrinath in 2023

Badrinath is located in the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand at the height of 3,133 meters

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It is one of the Chardham pilgrim site & also part of panch Badri pilgrimage

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The town is named after the Badrinath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams, holy abodes of Lord Vishnu

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The Badrinath Temple is believed to have been established by the Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century

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The temple is located on the banks of the Alaknanda River

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Tapt Kund is a natural hot water spring located near the Badrinath Temple

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The temple complex also houses shrines dedicated to other deities, including Lord Shiva, Goddess Lakshmi, and Garuda

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Ukhimath acts as a gateway to Badrinath for pilgrims traveling from various parts of India

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Ukhimath serves as the winter seat of Lord Badrinath

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The Badrinath Temple remains closed for six months during winter due to heavy snowfall, and it is opened for pilgrims from April to November

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