Vridha Badri also spelled as Vriddha Badri or Bridha Badri – an austere shrine, is located in the Animath village ( 1,380 m (4,500 ft), above sea level) 7 km (4.3 mi), from Joshimath on the Rishikesh–Joshimath-Badrinath road.The Vridha Badri legend says that Vishnu appeared in the form of a Vridha or old man before [...]
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History of Adi Badri
January 20th, 2010 by admin
Adi badri is a remains of 16 small temples. Seven among them are ancient ones, belonging to the late Gupta period.Adi Badri is on it’s way to Ranikhet from Karnprayag by a motorable road .It is sais that Adi Guru Shankaracharya had built these temples. The main temple belongs to the Lord Vishnu and [...]
Narad Kund History
January 20th, 2010 by admin
Narad Kund is a recess in the bed of the Alakananda River which forms a pool and is close to the Tapta Kund. It is sheltered by a projecting rock which breaks the force of the river and allows people to bathe in it. Adi Shankaracharya knew this by his great powers and retrieved the [...]
