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Badrinath Yatra
Badrinath Yatra
BADRINATH: Situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Par vat, with the towering
Neelkanth peak (6,597mt) in the background, Badrinath is one of the most
revered Hindu Shrines of India.
It has been said that "there were many sacred spots of pilgrimage in the heaven,
earth and
The other world but neither is there any equal to Badrinath nor there one."
It is believed that to revive the lost prestige of Hinduism and to unite the country
in one bond, Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya built four pilgrimage centers in Four
Corners of India. Among them were Badrikashram in the north, Rameshwaram in
the south, dwarkapuri in the west and Jagannath Puri in the east.
Assemble our office at 0900 hrs in the morning and proceed towards Haridwar.
On arrival transfer to Ayyappan temple for over night stay. Evening visit Ganga
aarti at Har - Ki - Pauri. Enroute Lunch & Dinner at Hotel Annapuran.
Assemble at 0430 hrs at Ayyappan temple in the early morning and proceed
towards Deo Prayag for Holy Bath at Ganges. Situated at the confluence of
Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, it is commonly believed to be the birthplace of
Ganga. Break fast / Lunch enroute. Dinner at Pipalkoti.
Assemble at 0430 Hrs at Pipalkoti and proceed towards Joshimath. The winter
home of Shri Badrinathji, Joshimath is situated on the slopes above the
confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga. Of the four "Maths" established by
Adi Guru Shankaracharya, Joshimath is in the north. After Darshan of Lord
Badrinarayan here and proceed Badrinath. On arrival at Badrinath and proceed
towards Tourist Rest Houses / Dharamhshalas. And proceed towards Tapt Kund
for Holy Bath.
Legend dates the temple prior to the Vedicage, though the present temple is
believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th century AD,
Hindu reformist.
The temple has been renovated several times due to earlier damages by
avalanches and looks modern now with a colorful "Singh Dwara" or the main
entrance gate. The temple has three parts - Garbha Griha (the sanctum
sanctorum), Darshan Mandap (for pujas) and Shobha Mandap (for devotees to
assemble).
It is believed that the image of Badrinath had been thrown into the Alaknanda
River during the time of the Buddhist era and later retrieved and reinstalled by
Shankaracharya during the following Hindu revival.
There are 15 idols in the temple complex. Finely sculpted in black stone, the
Badrinath (Vishnu) image is a meter high. Other images include those of Lame
(Vishnu's consort), Garurh (Vishnu's mount), Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesh etc.
With its great scenic beauty and attractive recreational spots in the vicinity,
Badrinath attracts an ever-increasing number of secular visitors each year.
TAPT KUND: Devotees take a holy dip in the natural thermal springs on the
banks of the river Alaknanda, before entering the Badrinath Temple. The water of
the Kund is believed to have medicinal properties.
Early morning wake up call at 0430 hrs and proceed towards Temple for
Neermali Darshan. And leave for Brahma Kapal.
BRAHMA KAPAL: A flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda where Hindus
perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors. (Rs. 750/- per person).
After doing pind at Brahma Kapal and proceed towards Temple. And proceed
towards for Lunch. After lunch leave for Badrinath Local sight seeing (MANA
VILLAGE) Rs. 200/- per person charge extra. (Optional tour).
Leave Pipalkoti at 0600 hrs towards Rudra Prayag. And leave for Bathing Ghat at
0900 hrs at Rudra Prayag.
And proceed towards Haridwar, for evening aarti at Har - ki - pauri. Night stay at
Haridwar. Enroute Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
TOUR END