Nestled along the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Garhwal Himalayas, Shri Badrinath Temple is one of Hinduism’s holiest shrines. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form as Badrinarayan, it is a key site in both the all-India Char Dham and the Uttarakhand Chota Char Dham circuits. The temple, situated at an altitude of 3,300 meters, features a striking facade painted in vibrant colors. Due to extreme winter conditions, the temple is accessible for only about six months a year (late April to early November), after which the presiding deity is ceremoniously moved to its winter seat at the Narsingh Temple in Joshimath.
Darshan & Rituals (During Operational Season: Apr-Nov)
Temple opens. Abhishek Pooja is performed. Access for pooja ticket holders.
General public darshan is open.
Temple is closed for the afternoon after Bhog.
Temple reopens for evening darshan. Various Aartis take place from 6:00 PM onwards.
Shayan Aarti (evening prayer). Temple closes for the night.
Exceptions
Winter Closure
Free Darshan (Yatra Registration Mandatory)
Darshan is free for all, but every pilgrim must complete the mandatory online registration with the Uttarakhand government to obtain a Yatra Pass for their visit.
Special Darshan via Pooja
Priority darshan access is granted by booking a ticket for one of the many daily Poojas or Aartis. See the VIP Darshan section for a full list of attending poojas.
Uddhava
Utsava Murti (processional deity)
Garuda
Vehicle of Lord Vishnu
Kubera
God of Wealth
Nara & Narayana
Sage twin-incarnations of Vishnu
Kapat Opening Ceremony
A major festival marking the reopening of the Badrinath temple after the winter break, determined on Basant Panchami.
Mata Murti Ka Mela
A festival honoring Mata Murti, the mother of the sages Nara and Narayana, celebrated with great fervor at the temple.