Badrinath Weather Update by Manchala Mushafir

Badrinath Temple is located in Badrinath town(Chamoli district) of Uttarakhand, India, at an altitude of 10,279 feet (3,313 meters), on the bank of the Alaknanda River. The temple of Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is part of the Sapt Badri, Kedarnath and Badrinath temple circuit and the 4 Dham Yatra circuit of Uttarakhand. Char Dham yatra circuit includes Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Badrinath temple, located in Uttarakhand. Badrinath temple holds huge mythological significance; it is believed that the Lord Vishnu meditated here for many years, and Maa Laxmi took the form of a wild berry tree (Badri) to protect him, so the place got its name as Badrinath. Adi Shankaracharya revived this temple in the 8th century, and that place became a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. Today, Thousands of devotees visit the Badrinath temple every year to seek the blessings of lord Vishnu and other deities in this temple. In addition to being a pilgrimage site, it is also a natural wonderland, located in the lap of the Himalaya, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, which also makes the Badrinath climatic condition unpredictable and sometimes even unbearable for humans to exist. So if you are planning to visit to Badrinath temple shortly, you should be aware of its climatic conditions and weather forecast for a safe and sound journey.