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Panch Badri Yatra – Sacred Temples of Lord Vishnu

Panch Badri refers to five ancient temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. These sacred shrines form a pilgrimage circuit for devotees of Vishnu and are visited for spiritual upliftment, inner peace, and divine blessings. Each temple has a unique historical and mythological significance.

1. Badrinath Temple

The most famous and central shrine among the Panch Badri, Badrinath Temple is one of the Char Dham and Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Located on the banks of the Alaknanda River, it is believed to be where Lord Vishnu meditated under the Badri tree. The temple is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and opens for six months every year.

  • Located at an altitude of 3,133 meters in Chamoli district.
  • Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Badri Narayan form.
  • Main attraction during Char Dham Yatra.

2. Yog Dhyan Badri

Situated at Pandukeshwar near Govind Ghat, Yog Dhyan Badri is believed to be the place where King Pandu, the father of the Pandavas, meditated and attained salvation. The temple houses a life-sized idol of Lord Vishnu in a meditative pose, which is the only such depiction among Panch Badri temples.

  • Located at an altitude of 1,920 meters.
  • The temple is open throughout the year.
  • Also associated with the Mahabharata era.

3. Bhavishya Badri

Located in Subain village, Bhavishya Badri is believed to be the future abode of Lord Vishnu when Badrinath becomes inaccessible. Surrounded by dense forests, it is a spiritually charged destination and can be reached after a short but steep trek.

  • Situated at 2,744 meters altitude.
  • The trek begins from Tapovan village, 19 km from Joshimath.
  • It is said that Nar and Narayan will return here in the future.

4. Adi Badri

Adi Badri is a group of 16 temples located 17 km from Karnaprayag. It is believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya to spread the worship of Lord Vishnu in remote regions. The main temple houses a black stone idol of Lord Vishnu and is a significant stop in the Panch Badri pilgrimage.

  • Located at an altitude of 1,800 meters.
  • Oldest of all the Badri temples.
  • Accessible throughout the year by road.

5. Vriddha Badri

Vriddha Badri, located near Joshimath, is where Lord Vishnu is believed to have appeared to sage Narada in the form of an old man. The temple is serene and set amidst a peaceful forested area. It is open throughout the year and is often visited before heading to the main Badrinath Temple.

  • Situated at an altitude of 1,380 meters in Animath village.
  • The idol is said to be installed by Adi Shankaracharya.
  • A spiritually calm environment perfect for quiet meditation.