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Temples Of North-East India |
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BADARINATH
The Himalayan abode of Sri Maha Vishnu |
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Moreover, holy scriptures like, the
Bhagavata,
Badari Mahatmya, Skanda bring out vividly its sanctity, acquired by the dwelling
and frequenting of the superhuman personages, right from the days of the Aryan
culture taking deep roots in this Bharat Khanda. As such there is a special
procedure prescribed for pilgrimage to his holy kshetra and it is quite
elaborate.
It has five sacred thirthas-Rishiganga,
Kumaradhara, Prahladadhara,
Taptakund and Naradakund, and their sanctity along
with history is adding glory to this place for, a dip in them ensures
emancipation, according to belief. In addition, there ire Panchasilas embodying
special powers and offering prayers' to them with elaborate rituals certainly
confers merit. They are Naradasila, Varahasila, Markandeyasila, Garudasila, and
Narasimhasila. Naturally these factors are heightening the craze of the pilgrims
to visit them. The two famous hot water springs Naradakund and Suryakund lying
at a short distance from the temple are considered very holy, and hence one
can find heavy crowds around them throughout the day for a dip; for, pilgrims
invariably take bath before entering the sanctum sanctorum. 'Moreover, the pull
of the chilly weather detains them in the steaming hot waters longer time than
needed, because of the unending thrills passing in their bodies.
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