On the right bank of alaknanda lies
the sacred spot perched at an altitude of 3,133 meters above the sea
level. Encircled by a beautiful valley, the 15 mts. high temple is
dedicated to lord vishni. It is built in the form of a cone with a
small cupola of a ilt bull and spire.
Built by adi guru shankaracharya the philosopher-saint of the 8th
centurty.
Badrinath Temple
The temple has been renovated several times due to damage by
avalanches. Its colourful 'singh dwara' or the mainentrance gate
give it a new, modern look.
The temple is divided into three parts the 'garbha griha' or sanctum
sanctorum, the' darshan mandap' where the rituals are conducted and
the 'sabha mandap' Where devotees assemble. The complex has 15
idols. Specially attractive is the one metre high image of
Badrinath, finely sculpted in black stone. It represents lord Vishnu
seated in a meditative pose.
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