Garhwal Ardha Badri temple is situated in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. This temple is one of the Sapta Badri Temples in Uttarakhand and it is the seventh among the Sapta Badri temples. Sri Lord Vishnu idol is smaller in size, and measures out to be almost half in size. Thus, the name of Ardha Badri, that is, ‘half Badri,’ has been derived. So it is also called Little Badri. Sri Krishna Janmashtami and Makar Sankranti are the two major festivals celebrated.
According to history, Adi Shankaracharya built Sapta Badri temples, including Adi Badri during the Gupta period. As per beliefs, he did so to promote and spread Hinduism to all parts of the country, however remotely accessible. Devotees believe that Lord Vishnu moved to Badrinath in Satya yuga.
Garhwal Ardha Badri Temple Timings:
Morning: 5.00 AM to 12.00 Noon
Evening: 2.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Garhwal Ardha Badri Temple Address:
Auli Road,
Joshimath Army Area,
Joshimath,
Uttarakhand – 246443.
Other Sapta Badri Temple:
Badrinath Temple
Adi Badri Temple
Vridha Badri Temple
Dhyan Badri Temple
Ardha Badri Temple
Bhavishya Badri Temple
Yogadhyan Badri Temple