Places to visit in the city Badrinath
BADRINATH TEMPLE - Badrinath
 Badrinath temple is the main attraction of Badrinath. The
present temple here was built by Adiguru Sri Shankaracharya
in the 8th century. But, according to local belief, the
temple stands on the site of an earlier temple which was
later rebuilt by the Garhwal kings. The temple is divided
into three parts—the Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), the
darshan mandap (the place where the prayers are held) and
the sabha mandapam (the place where devotees assemble).
TAPT KUND - Badrinath
 Tapt Kund is a natural spring believed to possess curative
properties. It is believed to be the abode of Agni (the
Hindu God of fire). The temperature of the water is around
45°C. Pilgrims take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund before entering
the Badrinath temple.
SURYA KUND - Badrinath
 Besides the Tapt Kund, there are other hot water springs
in Badrinath. Surya Kund is one of them. A good number of
tourists and pilgrims visit Surya Kund every year. Another
spring is Narad Kund, which is a recess in the river near
the Tapt Kund. It is said that the idol of Badrinath was
found here.
NEELKANTH - Badrinath
 The towering Neelkanth peak forms the backdrop of Badrinath.
The main temple is encompassed on either side by Nar and
Narayan, the two mountain ranges just by the bank of the
river Alaknanda. The ice-capped Neelkanth peak attracts
hordes of tourists during season. |
