Yogadhyan Badri, Pandukeshwar, Uttarakhand
Yogadhyan Badri is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Pandukeshwar at the elevation of 1,829 metres (6,001 ft), close to Govind Ghat in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Yogadhyan Badri is also called Yoga Badri and is as ancient as the main Badrinath Temple. The temple is situated en route to Badrinath from Joshimath. Yogadhyan Badri is part of famous Panch Badri and Saptha Badri Temples of Uttarakhand. It is also considered as the winter abode for the Utsava-Murti (festival-image) of Badrinath, when the temple of Badrinath is closed.
Legends
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History
Copper plate inscriptions found here indicate that the region was ruled by early Katyuri Kings and the region was known as Panchal Desh, now officially designated as Uttarakhand. One inscription extols the grant of land given by King Nimbarana.
The Temple
The image housed in the sanctum is in a meditative posture and thus the image is called Yoga-Dhyan (meditative) Badri. The idol is life size and has been carved from Shaligram stone. The idol of Udhava, Kuber and Lord Vishnu is worshiped in this temple. Another historic location is the Suryakund, on top of Milam glacier, is a hot water spring, where Kunti - mother of Pandavas gave birth to her illegitimate son Karna, fathered by the sun-god Surya.
Yogadhyan Badri is also considered the winter abode for the Utsava-Murti (festival-image) of Badrinath, when the temple of Badrinath is closed. Hence, it is religiously ordained that a pilgrimage will not be complete without offering prayers at this place. Bhatts (priests) from South India serve as chief priests in the temple.
Connectivity
Yogadhyan Badri is located at about 100 meters from Pandukeshwar Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Govind Ghat, 11 Kms from Hanuman Chatti, 23 Kms from Badrinath, 23 Kms from Joshimath, 100 Kms from Karnaprayag, 132 Kms from Rudraprayag, 272 Kms from Rishikesh, 270 Kms from Rishikesh Railway Station, 293 Kms from Haridwar Railway Junction, 292 Kms from Haridwar, 287 Kms from Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport and 520 Kms from New Delhi Airport. Yogadhyan Badri is situated in Pandukeshwar, located en route from Govind Ghat to Hanuman Chatti.
Rishikesh is the major starting point for road journey to this place. Regular buses operate from Rishikesh Bus Station to Yogadhyan via Karnaprayag. The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh, which has a small railway terminal. Haridwar Railway junction, 24 Kms farther from Rishikesh, has train connections to most of the major cities in India. Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
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