The Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Vishnu (Preserver in the Hindu Trinity of CreatorPreserver-Destroyer).

The presiding deity of the temple is Badrinath (another form of Vishnu), also called Badri Vishal or Badrinarayan. Shankaracharya is believed to have installed the deity inside the shrine after it was thrown into the Narada Kunda (a hot water spring near the temple) in the days of Buddhist ascendancy. Badrinath is depicted sitting in the padmasana (lotus posture), in which the feet are placed on opposite thighs. He is surrounded by a host of gods. The most important ones amongst these are Kubera, the God of Wealth, and Ganesha, the God of Wisdom and Prosperity. Within the temple complex is another shrine dedicated to Laksmi, the Goddess of Fortune. This shrine is situated to the left of the main temple building. The front portion is painted in red. Outside the exit door of the Badrinath Temple is the seating place of Shankaracharya, who meditated here. The temple remains closed during winter. Badrinath was built by the Garhwal kings about 2 centuries ago. It dates back to the time when Sri Shankaracharya who has found the math in the 8th century A.D. The temple is 15 metes in height and has a dome of a gilt bull and spire. Within the temple complex there are 15 idols sculptured in black stone. Lord Vishnu in a meditative posture flanked by Nar and Narayan is th eprinciple idol while other images of Goddess Laxmi, Garud (Vishnu's mount), Lord Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha are also there. Tour to Badrinath has other attractive tourist spots. The hot water spring called the 'Tapta Kund' and other famous thermal springs such as the Narad Kund and Surya Kund attract increasing number of secular visitors to Badrinath too. The best season to visit Badrinath is from the months of May to October. Apart from the temple complex and the thermal springs you will find tour to Badrinath for many are for religious purposes. On the banks of river Alaknanda on a flat platform called the Brahma Kapal you can catch Hindus propitiating sacred rites for their deceased ancestors. About 1.5 kms away at Sheshnetra you can see a boulder looking like a snake known as the Sheshnag's eye, the legendary snake. Charanpaduka, about 3 kms away from the Badrinath is a beautiful meadow with foot prints of Lord Vishnu on the boulder. Besides the snowy peak towering over Badrinath is the spectacular Neelkanth Mountain, popularly called the 'Garhwal Queen' According to local legends, the place got its name from the plant of Badri, a local wild berry. The story goes that Lord Vishnu was sleeping at this place when the sun trays started to disturb him. His consort Parvati, took the shape of the Badri plant to provide shade to the lord. Vishnu, happy with her devotion, told her that the place would become known by her name since then. Hence, the place got the name Badrinath. Religious texts as far back as the Vedic period mention Badrinath. Some accounts claim that the temple had been built on a former Buddhist temple site. One legend explains the reason that Vishnu sits in padmasana, rather than reclining. According to the story, a sage who saw Vishnu's consort Lakshmi massaging his feet chastised Vishnu. Vishnu went to Badrinath to perform austerity, meditating for a long time in padmasana. To this day, the area around Badrinath attracts yogis who come for meditation and seclusion. Another legend relates that Shiva and Parvati performed tapas in Badrinath. Vishnu came in disguise as a small boy, crying loudly and disturbing them. Parvati asked the reason for his crying and he replied that he wanted Badrinath for meditation. Shiva and Parvati discovered Lord Narayan in disguise. They

then left Badrinath and moved to Kedarnath. According to the Srimad Bhagavatam, "There in Badrikashram the Personality of Godhead (Vishnu), in his incarnation as the sages Nara and Narayana, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities.The Skanda Purana states that There are several sacred shrines in heaven, on earth, and in hell; but there is no shrine like Badrinath. The area around Badrinath was also celebrated in Padma Purana as abounding in spiritual treasures. Ayodhya

Ayodhya is referred to as ity of the Gods' in the Atharvaveda. it was certainly ruled over by an in Lionation of a God Lord Ramavatar ot Vishnu, ruled over Kosala, whose iloital was Ayodhya. It was from Ayodhya that Shri Rama was ban-..lied in to 14 years of exile, and it was to Ayodhya that he returned in triumph to ascend a throne which li,id lain vacant for him Ayodhya is olio of the great spiritual cities of In saket as Ayodhya is referred to oi the Buddhist scriptures, is where tho Buddha spent 16 years of his lilt: it is also a holy place for the lions, for five Tirth-ankaras including Allinatha were born here. This, town stands on the minks of the sacred river saryu. .tending on its banks on is at once reminded of the sad day when Lord rama went in to exile. Centuries ago this river was witness to the seen( of Rama, his wife sita and hi: younger brother Lakshnnan': departur from Ayodhya in a boat while number of Rama's royal hbusi hohi along with thousands of men women and children stood on it banks weeping and whiling an, badefare well to thier beloved crow prince. The ancient city of AyodhyE according to the Ramayana, wa founded by manu, the low-river c the Hindus, for centuries It enjoye the pride of being the capital of th kings of the Surya

(sun) c lkshavaku dynasty also known a the Raghu Vamsha of which Lor RAMA is the most celebrated king After the death of the last king the line, ayodhya fell in to a state decadence During the Gupta peric 3rd to 5th century A.D kir vikramaditya and some of his su cessors tried to restore its past glot Ayodhya is better known r the birth-place of Lord Rama The are someny temples close by is tI Janmasthan or Janmabhumi, ti place where Lord Rama was born. small temple was built on this site Later years. in 1538 A.D Mughal ei peror Babar to get the holy bir a place temple destoryed builtamosque. This Mosque name Babiri masjidi the mosque had be built on the ruins of an anciE temple. aydhya is a city of immen antiquity full historical significan and sacred temples

Kedarnath( Panch Kedar)

Kedarnath is the first Kedar,Kedarnath is situated in Rudraprayag District ofUttarakhand . Kedarnath is 12th Jyotirling of Lord Shiva. The most remote of the

four Char Dham sites, Keda

rnath is located

in theHimalayas. Kedarnath is an Important pilgrimage of Uttarakhand as well as India , Million of visitor come here every year, one quotation which is say about Kedarnath, Kedarkhand by Lord Shri Kishna . Swarg(Haven) jane ke liye yadi koi rasta hai to woo Kedarkhand maiKedarnath hai .So lot of people come to here visit Kedarnath .Kedarnath 3584m above sea level near the head of river Mandakini. Kedarnath is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims from all over the world

History of Kedarnath:
Kedarnath and its temple exist from the Mahabharata Era when the Pandavas are supposed to have pleased Lord Shiva by doing penance there. Kedarnath is rebuild by Adi Shankracharya.This temple is build by Pandvas in Treta yug, When Pandvas was last age of their life they come on Kedarnath for sight of Lord Shiva , but Lord Shiva did not want to sight Padavas so Lord Shiva Left Kedarnath, After that pandavas make Five Templae

in Kedarkhand , also known as Panch Kedar , Kedarnath is first one of panch kedar.Kedarnath (Bhagaven Kedar Kedarnath in the face part of Lord Kedar).

Geo Location Of Kedarnath:

Kedarnath is located at 3044N 7904E / 30.73N 79.07E / 30.73; 79.07.[1] It has an average elevation of 3,553 meters (11,657 feet). Located in Rudraprayag district ofUttarakhand. Near By Gorikund and Ukhimath.

How To Reach Kedarnath

You can reach Kedarnath by two way first is By foot for a steep 14 km trek through a paved path (horses or palanquins are available for rent) from Gaurikund, which is connected by road from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and other known hill stations of Garhwal andKumaon regions in Uttarakhand. Second by air Through air travel. KEDAR DARSHAN is a decent helicopter service operating from Gupt Kashi , Patha ,and Agustmuni .

Best Time to Travel :

The temple opens on Akshaya Tritiya (April end or first week of May) and closes on Bhai Duj (October end or 1st week of November) due to heavy snowfall and extreme cold weather during winter. You can come here in summer session, April to Augest is best for visitKedarnath.During winter due to heavy snowfall, the Temple is closed and no one stays in Kedarnath. For six months (November to April) the Palki of Lord Kedarnath is transferred to a place Ukhimath.

Other Visiting Place Near Kedarnath:

In Kedarnath Udak Kund is located. It is written in Kedar Khand of Shiv Mahapuran that the water of Udak Kund is mixture of all the 5 Oceans and always remain fresh even when kept for many years. The holy water of Udak Kund is used for purification rituals. Hans Ku

nd, Bharo Nath, Navdurga Mandir, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Ishaneswar Mahadev Temple, Ret Kund, Panch Ganga Sangam, Chaurwari Taal now known as Gandhi Sarowar, Bashuki Taal are also places to visit here.

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