Adi Badri considered to be one of famous Panch Badri (5 Badri) or Saptya Badri (7 Badri) in Uttarakhand. The route from Karnprayag to Ranikhet is beautiful and one of India's Best Road Trips for bike rider in love with nature and exploration in India On Road. Situated in Chamoli district around 18KM from Karnprayag, towards the beautiful scenic route of Ranikhet .
Ancient history stated back to 5th century when the group of 16 temples were built in Gupta Period constructed by Adi Shankaracharya. The Mystic Rider visited this place during his all India Road Trips covering all 28 states and 9 UTs while traveling in Uttarakhand. If you are fascinated about Road Trips, must consider this beautiful route either from Karnprayag to Ranikhet or Ranikhet to Karnprayag. This route also joins two beautiful region Kumaon & Garwal in Uttarakhand.
Adi Badri exactly located in Helisera village as per revenue
department, a middle point between Karnaprayag
& Gair Sain, in both way it’s around 17KM. The
Mystic Rider started his Road Trip
from Almora The Queen of Kumaon
passing via beautiful location like Kosi,
Majkhali, Ranikhet, Dwarahat, Chaukhutiya, Pandukholi, Gair Sain, Bhatoli
and reached to Karnaprayag on his way to Rishikesh.
Will be brining Road Trips Experience about all the places above, to start with Adi Badri the first. One of Best Road Trips of Uttarakhand between Ranikhet & Karnaprayag.
You can enjoy the scenic
terrain on this route and this can be turn one of Best Road Trips for you if travelling in Uttarakhand. Benital is another place you can
explore near Adi Badri, stay tuned
for next blog article on Benital soon on India On Road.
Adi Badri the main temple is dedicated to Badrinarayan and enshrined with Lord Vishnu a 3 feet high black stone idol of lord Vishnu. As the name Badrinath i.e Lord Vishnu, this place also comes under famous Badrikshetra. This is the first badri amongst Pancha Badri, other Badris are , Bhavishya Badri, Yogdhyan Badri, Vridh Badri and Badrinath. The traditional believe amongst pilgrims is Lord Vishnu lived here three Yugs (Saty, Treta & Dwapar) and shifted to Badrinath in Kalyug thus the name comes as Adi Badri. Also a formal faith suggests Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana was written at this place by Maharishi Vedvyas.
Adi Badri Temple Timings:
The
temple has its own operational rules, opens on Makar Sankranti in January and closes
in the month of November due to winter. A South Indian Brahmin appointed as chief
priests of the temple.
Festivals You Experience at Adi Badri:
Multiple
festivals celebrated at Adi Badri, such as Akshaya Tritiya, Kapal Mochan fair etc on which devotees
worship Badrinarayan after taking a hollu dip in Kapal Mochan kund situated in
temple premises.
Best Time to Visit Adi Badri:
If you
are a true Road Tripper, you can visit any time however to experience the cold
mountain air and snow peak Himalayan views, it’s advisable to visit during
September or October. This place also can serve a summer escape for you between
April - June.
Stay option at Adi Badri:
There
is a beautiful Temple Committee Guest House at Adi Badri where you can stay or
plan your travel staying at Kamaprayag or Dwarahat, which will give you an
opportunity to experience the scenic terrain on this route. En-route Dharamshalas
and private hotels are available.
Road Trips are
always fascinating, giving opportunity to explore each and everything while
traveling from one location to another. TheMysticRider always says it’s the Journey is the Destination. While
riding in Uttarakhand Mountains he brining this India's Best Road Trips Blog with multiple interesting stories
about various places. Adi Badri is one of them. Stay tuned for next article on this route
about Benital . जिंदगी के किसी मोड़ पर, फिर मिलेंगे रोड पर See You on the Road...👌👌
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