Badrinath Temple
The Badrinath Temple ( Hindi: बद्रीनाथ मंदिर), also Badrinarayan Temple, is a Hindu temple in the mountain village of Badrinath , which is in the state of Uttarakhand in India . The temple is one of the holiest temples of the Hindus. It lies on the edge of the Alaknanda River. The temple is one of 108 temples that are dedicated to the god Vishnu . Badrinath Temple is part of the Hindu pilgrimage route Chota Char Dham and the Hindu pilgrimage route Char Dham. The temple was built in the 9th century. Due to the weather conditions in the Himalya Mountains, the temple is only open 6 months (April – November) a year.
description
The Badrinath Temple is 15 meters high and has a gold ornate dome. The building is made of stone while the windows are made of wood. A large stone staircase leads to the wooden entrance gate. The outer walls are typically brightly painted. Inside there are drawings on the walls. The entrance leads into a large hall that leads to the main shrine. The architectural style corresponds to that of a Buddhist temple. Below the temple is the Tapt Kund spring, which is used by many pilgrims for medicinal purposes. The spring has an annual temperature of around 45 ° C.
history
Badrinath Temple was originally built as a pilgrimage temple in the 9th century. The Indian clergyman Adi Shankara explored the area and discovered the Tapt Kund spring. The temple has been renovated many times as avalanches damaged the temple. In addition, it was enlarged by the King of the Garhwal in the 17th century . In 1803 the temple was almost completely destroyed due to an earthquake. However, it was rebuilt by the king of the Jaipur region . The temple is one of the five places where Hindus offer sacrifices for their ancestors.
Legend
The village of Badrinath is often mentioned in religious texts. A legend says that the god Vishnu visited the mountain village at that time to practice his abstinence and meditation. Since then, believers have been drawn to Badrinath to meditate. However, there are numerous other legends surrounding Badrinath.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Article about the earthquake ( Memento of the original from May 12, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Coordinates: 30 ° 44 ′ 40.9 ″ N , 79 ° 29 ′ 28.2 ″ E