BADARINATH
The Himalayan abode of Sri Maha Vishnu

NARADA KUND & TAPTAKUND

They lie at a very short distance from the temple. Of the two, Taptakund is famous. It measures 16½ feet by 14½ feet, and lures all with its thermal springs of hot sumptuous water. A dip in it is highly efficacious. So, from dawn to dusk, huge crowds throng around it, and chant hymns as they bathe. It is a sight affording a feast both to ears and eyes. It is only after taking a bath in this, pilgrims visit the temple.

HANUMAN CHATTI

Bhima, the valiant of the five Pandava brothers met here Sri Hanumanji, the son of Vayu and his brother, while he was in quest of Sougandhika flowers. Later, other brothers too availed the darsan of this great Chiranjivi here. There is a temple built to perpetuate this episode. Pilgrims include this in their programme.

VIRAHI SANGAM

Here the river Virahi meets Alakananda. The legend recounts that Lord Siva performed penance after the death of Sati, during the Daksha yagna.

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