About Vridh Badri Temple
The Vridh Badri Temple is a sacred Hindu Temple which is situated at Animath in the Chamoli district of Uttrakhand. Vridh Badri is one of the oldest temple of Uttrakhand.
Vridh Badri Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is named Vridh Badri comes because here Lord Vishnu is worshipped here as an old man. Vridh Badri is one of the temples among Sapt Badri. ( Sapt Badri is a group of temples which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu all these temples are located in Garhwal). The altitude height of the Vridh Badri Temple is about 1380m.
History and Mythology of Vridh Badri Temple
The Vridh Badri Temple is one of the oldest temples in the Uttrakhand Himalayas. It is believed that a wise sage Narad performed self-punishment at this place to please Lord Vishnu. Delighted by his dedication of Narad Lord Vishnu presented himself as an old man before him and answered all of Narad’s prayers.
According to the legends, the craftsman Vishwakarma created the idol of Lord Vishnu (Statue) which was worshipped in the current location of Vridh Badri Temple. The idol of Lord Vishnu stayed in Animath Village until the arrival of the flood. Later the Idol of Lord Vishnu was founded by Shree Adi Shankaracharya during the 8th century. He found the statue and placed it in the main Badrinath Temple.
What is Vridh Badri Temple famous for?
Vridh Badri Temple is famous for its rich history and this temple was visited by Lord Vishnu himself as an old man. Vridh Badri is also located in the mountains so you will be surrounded by a peaceful and breathtaking environment. Here you can relax and enjoy the magnificent eye-pleasing beauty of the Uttrakhand mountains.
Best time to visit Vridh Badri Temple
The Vridh Badri Temple is open all around the year. The timing of opening and closing of the temple is 6 am to 7 pm every day. But is highly recommended to avoid the visit during the rainy season due to the risk of landslides as well as floods which can appear in the mountains. You may also witness the snow during the winter season. So it is advisable to visit the temple during summer or winter.
Location of Vridh Badri Temple
GGJC+VQ5, Auli Rd, Joshimath Army Area, Joshimath, Uttarakhand 246443
Nearby Places to visit near Vridh Badri Temple
- Purnagi Mandir
- Narasingh Badri
- Nanda Devi Wildlife
- Birbadri Mandir
How to reach Vridh Badri Temple
The 3 ways to reach Vridh Badri Temple are:
- By Road – Vridh Badri Temple is located in Animath village. This Village comes under Joshimath. Joshimath is accessible by bus. You can book a bus from your nearest ISBT to Joshimath. After reaching Joshimath you have to travel 7km in the direction of Animath village to reach the temple.
- By Air – The nearest airport to Vridh Badri Temple is Jolly Grant airport Dehradun which is about 255km away from the temple.
- By Train – The nearest railway station to reach Vridh Badri Temple is Rishikesh railway station. After reaching the Rishikesh railway station there you can take the bus to Joshimath city and then you have to travel 7 km in the direction of Animath village.
Places to stay near Vridh Badri Temple
Hotels to stay near Vridh Badri Temple are:
- Hotel Inder Palace
- Hotel Krishna palace
- Hotel Vridh Badri
Nearest city to Vridh Badri Temple
The temple is located in a small Animath village and the nearest city to the village is Joshimath.
Travel tips for visiting Vridh Badri Temple
- Please avoid visiting during the monsoon season because there is a high risk of landslides and floods during monsoon.
- If you prefer homemade food it is recommended to bring your own tiffins.
- Please avoid throwing plastics while you are in the temple.
- You have to bring your extra warm clothes like jackets, sweaters, and socks if you are visiting the temple during the winter season because the temperatures during winter in Uttrakhand Himalayas will be very low.
