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The Badrinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Vishnu, situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. Located at an elevation of 3,133 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The temple forms a crucial part of the Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuits. Due to the region's heavy snowfall, the temple is accessible to pilgrims only between the months of April and November each year.
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Why is Badrinath Temple closed during winter?
The temple stands high in the Himalayas, where snow and severe weather make year-round access impractical. It generally opens around late April or early May and closes again before winter.
Which deity is worshipped at Badrinath?
The temple is dedicated to Vishnu in the form of Badrinarayan. It is also counted among the 108 Divya Desams honored in the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
Is Badrinath part of Char Dham or Chota Char Dham?
It belongs to both pilgrimage groupings. Badrinath is one of the four pan-Indian Char Dham sites and also one of Uttarakhand's Chota Char Dham alongside Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Where is Badrinath Temple located?
It stands beside the Alaknanda River in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, at roughly 3,133 meters above sea level. Joshimath is a major approach point for pilgrims traveling through the mountains.
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