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Badrinath Attractions Can Enthrall You With Their Sheer Beauty And Splendor by Kailash Rawat
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Badrinath Attractions Can Enthrall You With Their Sheer Beauty And Splendor by KAILASH RAWAT
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Badrinath Attractions Can Enthrall You With Their Sheer Beauty And Splendor |
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The high altitudes complementing the high spirits of the devotees, mighty mountains guarding the holiness of a place set beautifully in the land having bountiful of nature, this is Badrinath, one of the most sacred towns in India. Once the abode of Lord Vishnu as per mythology, it is one out of four ‘dham’ or the ultimate shrine of the Hindus. At an elevation of 3100 meters, it is located between the two mountains called Nar and Narayana with River Alaknanda flowing adjacent to it. Since the time immemorial, its beauty and grandeur is unperturbed symbolic of the mighty and inundating powers of devotion and belief of the pilgrims who flock here irrespective of its high altitudes. The evergreen beauty of this shrine also reflects its richness in culture and religious heritage. Badrinath tourist attractions are: Badrinath Temple: This is the most divine place for the Hindus established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya in 8th century on the banks of AlaknandaRiver. At a souring height of 3144 mts, this temple boasts of a huge idol of Lord Badrinath made of black stone ‘saligram’ depicting him in a meditative posture. As per the legend, it got its name from a berry ‘Badri’ growing in this area and Vishnu being its ‘Nath’ (Lord), it became ‘Badrinath’. Tapt Kund: A holy dip in the natural spring water of this reservoir is quite a rejuvenating experience. Situated on the banks of River Alaknanda, it is said to possess medicinal properties and has great relevance religiously as well. The holy water of this sacred pond which is regarded as the abode of Lord Agni relieves one of all the sins. The temperature of 45°C amidst the snow clad mountains is a miracle of nature that enthralls every visitor. Sheshnetra: In a place full of mythological fables and beliefs, this is yet another milestone having an impression of Sheshnag’s eye engraved on a stone near the temple. Sheshnag, a snake on which Lord Vishnu gets his retreat, is said to be guarding this holy shrine. These natural imprints leaves the visitors awe struck and firms their belief in the might of God. Vasundhara Falls: They are in the Mana village situated at an altitude of 12000 ft. The water of these falls cascading from the height of 400 Mt is a magnificent sight with a belief that its water turns away from those who are not pure at heart. Neelkanth: Also called the ‘Queen of Garhwal’, it is named after Lord Shiva. This snow- laden peak having pyramid shape is the point where the sun emits its first ray and a paradise for adventurists. Narad kund, Brhama kapal, CharanPaduka, Vasuki Tal, Leela Dhongi, Urvashi Temple, Bheem pul, Vyas gufa, Mata Murti Temple, Panch Dhara, are other places of your interest as per the Badrinath travel guide. How to reach Badrinath: Badrinath shrine has easy accessibility by road with many buses plying from Rishikesh which is the focal point of road transport to this place. Buses are also available from major cities like Delhi and Haridwar. The nearby airport is Jolly Grant airport of Dehradun which is 317 km away. The railhead for the shrine is Haridwar which has ample trains while Rishikesh and Kotdwara are the nearest stations. Helicopter services are also available. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Badrinath Travel Guide, How to reach Badrinath, Hotels in Badrinath, places to visit around Badrinath.
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