Badrinath is one of the four holy cities Hinduism in India. Corresponds to the north cardinal point, while the other three represent the east, south and west respectively.
These four cities, known as Char DhamAre places of worship for the practitioners religion Hindu. Badrinath is said that was the place where Shankara, a prominent religious doctrine considered the father of Advaita Vedanta, Ashtapadi recited a rhyme type typical of culture.
At just 11 years old, arrived there and feeling the breeze coming down from the mountain Sushmaand Gand, began to recite spontaneously. It is also said that in the waters of River Alaknanda launched a search for idols representing the deities, And found the now well known as Badrinath idol. Of this about 2500 years ago.
Currently taking place in this city a number of festivals and Fairs, During which countless pilgrims gather to worship and celebrate the important events that took place there long ago.
In September, Mata Murti Ka Mela is a great fair that his name honors the memory of the mother of Badrinath, the deity who in turn gave the city its name. In JuneEight days are devoted to Badri Kedar festival, which has its counterpart in Kedarnath. This time, meet the country's leading artists.
Among the main buildings of Badrinath, highlights Badrinath Temple of GodBuilt two centuries ago by the dynasty of the kings of Garhwal (now Indian state.) In his inner sanctum there are many icons, including narava Badri, carved in black stone.
Over half of the year, the temple remains open while the other six months the doors are closed, following the tradition handed down by Brahma. Although governed by Hindu calendarThe opening period roughly coincides with the end of April to early November.