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 Temple info -2471 கோயில் தகவல் -2471 Vridh Badri Temple Vridh Badri Temple ,  GGJC+WJF, Auli Rd, Joshimath Army Area, Joshimath, Paini, Uttarakhand 246443   Vridh Badri is a revered pilgrimage site located in the scenic state of Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an altitude of 1,380 meters in the Animath village and around 7 kms from Joshimath. Vridh Badri holds great religious significance among devotees of Lord Vishnu. The temple is part of the Panch Badri pilgrimage circuit, which comprises five sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Vridh Badri is considered the “old” or “ancient” form of Badrinath, the main and most popular Badri temple. It is believed that when Badrinath becomes inaccessible during the winter season, Lord Badri (Vishnu) is worshipped at Vridh Badri. It is  believed that before Badrinath was designated as one of the Chardhams, Vridha Badri was the place where the idol created by Vishkarma was enshrined and worshipped. This is also the...

 Temple info -438 கோயில் தகவல் -438 Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a city and a municipal board in Chamoli District in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 6150 feet (1875 m), it is a gateway to several Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions, trekking trails and pilgrim centres like Badrinath. It is home to one of the four cardinal pīthas established by Adi Shankara. View  Coordinates: 30.57°N 79.57°E Country  India State  Uttarakhand District Chamoli Website http://chamoli.nic.in History Between 7th and 11th centuries C.E., Katyuri kings, ruled the area of varying extent from their capital at "Katyur" (modern day Baijnath) valley in Kumaon. The Katyuri dynasty was founded by Vashudev Katyuri. The ancient Basdeo temple at Joshimath is attributed to Vasu Dev. Vasu Dev was of Buddhist origin, but later followed Brahminical practices and the brahminical practices of Katyuri kings in general is sometimes attributed to a vigorous campaign of...