Vridha
Badri Tourism
Before badrinath was designated one of the four Char Dhams of Hindu worship
by adi Shandarachary, the idol of Badrinath carved by the divine vishwakarma
was enshrined and worshipped here.
It is said that when mankind entered the age of Kali, Vishnu chose to remove
himself from the temple. Interestingly, the image was found by Adi Shankaracharya
at Naradkund, and restored, though part of it remains damaged .
This, the first badri, is located at a height of 1,380 mts. at Animath.
While Badrinath closes during winter, the idol and the priests hibernate at
Joshimath. Vridha Badri remains open throughout the year.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Air :
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun
Rail :
The nearest railhead, Rishikehs, is 247 kms.
Road :
Animath. 8 kms. short of Joshimath, is accessible by motorable roads from Rishikesh
on the Badirnath road.
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