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| Badrinath Temple |
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| City |
Badrinath |
| State |
Uttaranchal |
| Location |
North India |
| Altitude |
At an altitude of 10,279 ft |
| Year of Construction |
Founded in 9th Century |
| Constructed By |
Founded by Sri Shankaracharya |
| Type of Construction |
Ancient |
| Type of Building |
Temple |
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| Dedicated To |
Lord Vishnu |
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| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Importance |
These mountains were where Lord Shiva lived before Vishnu came for penance and decided to stay. He disguised himself as a beautiful child and began wailing. The child's screams disturbed Shiva and exasperated, he left for Kedarnath. Shiva's influences remained in the region, especially in its name Badri. |
| Famous For |
Badrinath is one of the holiest Hindu spots in the country |
| Festival |
Mata Murti ka Mela, Badri-Kedar Utsav |
| Best Time |
May to mid-October |
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The nearest airport is at Dehradun |
| Nearby Cities |
Rishikesh |
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