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Badrinath
in one of the
four Dhams a devout Hindu has to visit in
his lifetime to attain salvation.An
abode of seers, saints and yogis from times
immemorial, Shri Badrinath ji is surrounded
on either side
by two mountain ranges
known as Nar and Naryanan, with
the Neelkanth peak providing a breathtaking
backdrop. Badrinath Temple The legends say,
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Badrinath
, was the home
of Lord Vishnu in
his incarnation as Narayan. It
is known as Tapobhumi, a
land for meditation
and penance and bhubaikunth,
the heaven on earth. Facing the Badrinath
temple is a hot water spring
known as Tapt Kund, known for its medicinal properties.
Other springs here are the Narad Kund and
Surya Kund. There is a separate tank for women. |
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BADRINATH
INFORMATION |
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| Location
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In
the north Indian State of Uttaranchal. |
| Tourist
Attractions : |
Joshimath,
Valley of Flowers, Govindghat, Lok-Pal
Hemkund, Charan Paduka, Mana villages,
Vyas Gufa, Shes Netra Tal, Ganesh Gufa
and Bhimpul. |
| Best
Hangouts : |
Valley
of Flowers |
| Nearby
Tourist Destinations : |
Kedarnath,
Gangotri, Yamunotri,
Rishikesh, Haridwar,
Hemkund Sahib, Pipalkoti
(80 Kms.), Chamoli (10 Kms.),
Srinagar (192 Kms.), Auli (57 Kms. |
| When
to Visit : |
September
to May. The Badrinath temple opens
every year in May and closes for winter
in the third of November |
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