Thiruvadhari Ashramam Divyadesam: Sri Badri Narayana Perumal Temple (Badrinath)

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Temple Identity and Divine Features
Detail Description
Location Badrinath, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand.
Common Names Badrinath, Badri Vishal.
Moolavar (Main Deity) Sri Badri Narayana Perumal
Posture Sitting Posture (Padmasana) in a yogic state, facing East.
Thayar (Consort) Aravindavalli Nachiyar
Vimanam (Tower) Thaptha Kanchana Vimanam (Golden Tower)
Pushkarini (Holy Tank) Tapt Kund (Hot Spring, believed to be the residence of Agni/Fire God).
Kshetram Significance One of the Char Dhams; The site where Lord Vishnu did penance.
II. 📜 Sthala Puranam and Significance

1. The Penance of Narayana (The Badri Tree)
   The legend behind Badrinath emphasizes Lord Vishnu’s austerity and concern for humanity:
   • The Penance: Lord Vishnu, in His dual form of Nara and Narayana, performed severe penance here for the welfare of mankind.
   • Protection from Cold: To protect Narayana from the harsh Himalayan cold, Goddess Lakshmi took the form of a Badri (Jujube) tree and covered Him. Hence, the place is named Badri-nath (Lord of the Badri).
   • The Idol: The black stone idol of Badri Narayana is unique: it is believed to have been recovered from the Alaknanda River and consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
2. The Abode of Austerity (Divya Desam)
   • Extreme Climate: Due to the extreme winter climate, the temple remains closed for six months (from approximately November to April/May). During this period, the deity is symbolically shifted to Joshimath (Thiruppirudhi Divyadesam) for worship.
   • The Tapt Kund: The presence of the Tapt Kund, a natural thermal spring where pilgrims bathe, is considered a miracle in the midst of the freezing environment, signifying the Lord’s warmth and accessibility.
3. Praised by the Azhwars
   Thiruvadhari Ashramam (Badrinath) is a celebrated Divya Desam and has been extensively glorified by the Azhwars in the Divya Prabandham. The hymns describe the indescribable beauty and power of the Lord seated amidst the snow-clad peaks.
   This Divya Desam stands as the ultimate symbol of perseverance, austerity, and the Lord’s continuous penance for the benefit of the world.

Thiruvadhari Ashramam Divyadesam: Sri Badri Narayana Perumal Temple (Badrinath) 04545 – 242236

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