Some Interesting Facts About Badrinath

Now we are going to unveil some facts Badrinath:

1.Location

Holy Badrinath location is Uttrakhand at an altitude of 3,133 meters (10,279 feet) at sea level. It is near the final Himalayan village of the Indian "Mana" and shares the frontier with China.

2.Badrinath is Famous for one of India's Char Dham.

Four holy sites in India that are situated across four directions in India. Badrinath is among the four pilgrimage sites located in the northern part of India.Badrinath Temple is the only temple that is part of both Char Dhams in India and Chota(Mini) Char Dhams from Uttarakhand.

 3.Badrinath Open For Six Months

The unique aspect of this temple is that, the Badrinath Temple is open only for 6 months in a year, which generally starts from the end of April and ends by the beginning of November. The temple is closed during the other months of the year due to the extreme climatic conditions of the region.

4.It's Mention in Ancient Scriptures 

The Badrinath Temple has been mentioned in several Hindu epics like Bhagavata Purana, Skanda Purana and Mahabharata. The surrounding area of the temple has its mentions in Padma Purana as a land of spiritual treasures.

5.Tapt Kund With Medicinal Properties 

Tapt Kund is a tank of hot sulphur springs which is just below the temple. Devotees take a dip at this tank before they pay a visit at Badrinath. This tank is believed to have medicinal properties, healing the devotees from ailments.

If the weather conditions are extreme, it is recommended to wear warm clothes and RaincoatTake a trip to Badrinath Temple, one of the most revered Hindu shrines of India.