India famous for
INDIA:-India is a
country in South Asia. It is the Seventh-Largest country by area and
second-largest by population and most populous democracy in the world.The name
'India' is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home
of the early settlers. The Aryan worshipers referred to the river Indus as the
Sindhu.
The Persian
invaders converted it into Hindu. The name 'Hindustan' combines Sindhu and
Hindu and thus refers to the land of the Hindus.
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India is
the Home for the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade
routes and vast empires. Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial
and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Sikhism originated in India.while Zoroastrianism, Judaism,
Christianity and Islam arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the
region's diverse culture.
Climatic
conditions:-There are four seasons which are recognized by the India
Meteorological department. They are :-Summer season ,Rainy season, Winter
season,and the season of the retreating south-west monsoon.
Agriculture
is not only the dominant occupations of the people of India but is also one of
the most important economic sectors for the country.
India historical temples
Badrinath
temple in India
History of
Badrinath:-The existence of the temple can be dated back to the Vedic period,
and is known to have been turned from a Buddhist shrine into a Hindu temple by
Adi Shankara. The current structure of the temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu,
was created by the King of Garhwal, known as the place where Lord Vishnu
performed his penance. And, in order to provide him shelter, Goddess Mahalaxmi
took the form of a Badri tree, giving the name Badarinarayan.
Various
other legends are attached to the town, one of which speaks that the Pandavas
crossed the town of Badrinath, on the way to heaven passing through the Mana
village, also known as the last Indian town near the Tibetan border. A cave in
the village named as the Vyasa cave, named after the Saint Vyasa, who is known
to have authored the Mahabharata in the cave.
Badrinath,
a Hindu holy town is situated in the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. In 2006,
around 6,00,000 pilgrims visited this place compared to only 90,676 pilgrims in
1961. This place has found its mention in the scriptures and legends for many
years now. Its importance as a holy place has been imbibed in us since
childhood. The name Badrinath was derived from Badri meaning 'berries' and Nath
meaning 'Lord'. The pilgrim site is a famous Hindu and Jain holy place.
Badrinath Temple also known as the Badrinarayan
Temple, located in Uttarakhand's Badrinath town, is considered as the most holy
among the char dhams. It is among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord
Vishnu, who is worshipped in this temple as Shri Badrinath.
Badarinath
temple stands tall at a height of 50 ft, has a colorful main entrance also
known as the Singhdwar. It is known to have three sections; the Garbhagriha,
the Darshan Mandap, and the Sabha Mandap. The idols of Lord Badri Narayan,
along with other God's statues are situated in the Garbhagriha or the Sanctum.
The Sabha Mandap is the spot where all the pilgrims gather to offer their
prayers. The statue of Lord Vishnu or Badrinarayan is around 3.3 ft tall and is
made of black stone (Saligram stone), which is worshipped by pilgrims as one of
the eight forms of Lord Vishnu. The image is believed to have Vishnu in a dual
form of Nara and Narayana.
Location
of Badrinath:-The Badrinath temple is situated along the River Alaknanda banks
in the hills in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It stands tall at a height
of 3,133 m, and is among some of the most visited pilgrimages in India. The
temple is surrounded by the Nar and Narayan mountains, which lies 9 km east of
the Nilkantha peak. Badrinath lies north of Rishikesh and 62 km northwest from
Nanda Devi mountain peak.
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Badrinath
Yatra:-Badrinath is the only sacred place which is a part of the chota char
dham as well as the char dham yatra. The char dham yatra holds an important
significance in the Hindu religion. Pilgrims visiting only the Badrinath Temple
go on the Ek Dham yatra. This holy trip or the dham yatra is considered as the
most auspicious religious activity. There is a common belief that those who go on
the char dham yatra would have the gates of heaven opened for them. The same
can be achieved by ek dham yatra or the Badrinath Yatra.
Best Time
for Badrinath Yatra:-The period between May until October is the most ideal to
visit the Badrinath Temple, and is also the peak season for tourists. The
monsoon months must be avoided as the region is prone to landslides. Tourists
are advised not to visit during winters as the region sees heavy snowfall and
harsh cold conditions. The temple is closed from October to November, and is
reopened around April.
Ways to
reach Badrinath:-
By Air:-The
nearest airport to Badrinath is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. From
Dehradun there are taxis and buses that can be hired to reach the destination.
Badrinath lies at a distance of 331 km from Dehradun.
By Train:-The
nearest railway stations to Badrinath are at Rishikesh, Kotdwara and Haridwar.
The first two are small stations and are not connected by fast trains. However,
Haridwar is connected via the Indian Railway network to major cities in India.
By Road:-Badrinath
can be reached via National highway 58 which connects the town to Delhi and
other major cities of India. Buses from Delhi to Badrinath via Haridwar and
Rishikesh are available throughout the year, bus and taxi services are
increased during the summer season when the pilgrims travel for their Char Dham
Yatra. Buses and taxis are available from Rishikesh and Haridwar too.
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