Vridha Badri Temple
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About
Vridha Badri, also known as Briddha Badri, is a temple located in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Situated around 8 km from Joshimath, in the small village of Animath, the shrine draws a number of tourists round the year. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, pilgrims worshiped him in the form of an old man. According to the legends, sage Narad performed penance here and Lord Vishnu appeared in the guise of an Old man to answer Narad’s queries. Thus, the idol of Lord Vishnu in the form of an old man is installed in the temple, which is worshiped by the priests of South India.
It is said that the craftsman Vishwakarma carved an idol of Badrinath and worshiped here. But on the advent of the Kalyug Era, the idol was washed away in a flood and fell into a nearby pond, known as Narad kund. Later, in the 8th Century, Adi Shankaracharya discovered this idol and re-installed it in the temple. It is also said that the original idol crafted by Vishwakarma is enshrined in the Badrinath.
How to Reach
Located around 275 km from Dehradun, the shrine is situated in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. It is accessible by road, with bus, taxi and cab services readily available from Dehradun, Haridwar, and Rishikesh bus and taxi stands. However, devotees need to trek a short distance to reach the shrine. The nearest railway station and airport are located in Haridwar and Dehradun, situated around 265 km and 252 km away, respectively.
Best Time to Visit
Pilgrims can visit the shrine throughout the year, but the ideal time to visit is from March to June and September to December. It is advisable to avoid visiting, during peak summers and the monsoon season, as they may encounter some issues on their pilgrimage.
Height from Sea Level
It is located at an elevation of 1,380 meters (approximately), which is around 4,530 feet from sea level.
