Badrinath temple is one of the Char Dhams of India. There are
other associated temples in different parts of Uttarakhand. The most important
part of the region is Badri-Khestra, where there are numerous associated temples.
Vridha temple
Vridha temple is one of the Sapt Badri temples in the
Badri-Kshetra. This temple is located in the Animath village (alt. 1380 mtr. )
seven km from the main Joshimath town along the Rishikesh – Joshimath –
Badrinath highway. Lord Vishnu appeared here in the form of an old man before
Narad who was performing penance here. That is the reason why the idol is in
the form of an old man.
It is believed that the idol was carved by Vishwakarma and he
worshipped here. At the beginning of the Kaliyug, Vishnu chose to go to other place.
According to the legend, Adi Sankar worshipped Badrinath before his enshrinement
at the Badrinath temple. This temple is open throughout the year and the chief
priests are Brahmins from South India.
Narsingh temple
The other important temple which has the association with
Badrinath is Narsingh temple. The Narsingh temple is located in Joshimath. The statue
of Narsingh Bhagwan shows excellent workmanship. The statue has been carved out
of a Shaligram. It is believed that one arm of the statue is getting thinner
year by year and one day this arm will break which will signify the end of
Kalyug. The two mountains Jaya and Vijaya will collapse down closing the route
to Badrinath. This event will bring a new order in the world and lord Vishnu
shall appear at a new place called Bhawishya Badri.
As per Rajatrangini, King Lalitaditya Yukta Pida established
this temple of Narsingh temple during his digvijay yatra in the 8th
century AD. The age of temple and the desire of King to conquer the Himalayas indicate
the possibility of the theory of origin of Narsingh temple.
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