Archive for January 5th, 2010

Tapt Kund

Tapt Kund
Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.

Narad Kund

Narad Kund
A recess in the river, near Tapt Kund, forming a pool from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.

Vriddha Badri

Vriddha Badri
Situated at a distance of 7kms. from Joshimath is Animath where the the idol of Badrinath was enshrined and worshipped.Animath is the same place where several centuries before the advent of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. The idol is known as vriddha old or the first Badri and the temple remains open throughout the year. [...]