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Pandukeshwar In Badrinath

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It is just 25 Kms away from Badrinath. Pandukeshwar is regarded as tapsthali of king pandu. It is a small village which is situated on the Rishikesh Badrinath high-way. In Kedar-khand Puran this land is regarded the land of lord Shiva. This place is believed to have been established by King Pandu, father of Pandavas. There are two temples – one for Lord Yogabadri Narayan and the other for Lord Vasudev. During winter, Lord Vasudev temple will function as the abode for Lord Badri Narayan and all the daily rituals connected with worship are performed here. Both the temples are quite old.

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Brahma Kapal In Badrinath

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Brahma kapal is a flat platform on the bank of river Alaknanda where Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors. It is believed that when Lord Shiva chopped off the fifth head of Brahma, it got stuck to his trident. Lastly with the blessing of Lord Vishnu at Badrivan, the head of Brahma fell down from the trident at this place & hence the name Brahma-Kapal (head).

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Sheshnetra In Badrinath

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It is 1.5kms away where a boulder is having an impression of the legendary serpent, better known as the Sheshnag’s eye.

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Charanpaduka In Badrinath

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It is a beautiful meadow where the footprints of Lord Vishnu can be seen on the boulder.
This is 3 kms away from kedarnath.

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Neelkanth In Badrinath

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Neelkanth is pyramidal-shaped snowy peak towering above Sri Badrinathji, Popularly known as the `Garhwal Queen`. The towering Neelkanth peak forms the backdrop of Badrinath. The main temple is encompassed on either side by Nar and Narayan, the two mountain ranges just by the bank of the river Alaknanda. The ice-capped Neelkanth peak attracts hordes of tourists during season.

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Tapt Kund And Surya Kund In Badrinath

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It is Sacred bath Kund where many pilgrims consider as a requirement to bathe in the springs before visiting the temple. The sulphur hot springs of this kund is considered as to be medicinal. The springs have a year-round temperature of 45°C. Devotees take a holy dip in the natural thermal springs on the banks of the river Alaknanda, before entering the Badrinath Temple. A bath in these springs before visiting the Temple is believed to purify the body and soul.

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Badrinath Temple (Adi Shankaracharya Ji) In Badrinath

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The main temple where people seek blessings is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is considered to be here since Vedic times. Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Guru Adi Shankaracharya has established the present temple. The temple has three parts - Garbha Grih (The Sanctum Sanctorum), Darshan Mandap (for pujas) and Sabha Mandap (for devotees to assemble). The temple of Shri Badrinathji is five metres high, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire.

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