Uttarakhand is planning to develop the Badrinath dham into a spiritual hill town, according to reports.
As per ANI, officials today presented a masterplan for the spiritual Badrinath hill town to Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
As per ANI, reconstruction work in Badrinath Dham is currently underway, and alongside this, a comprehensive plan is being prepared to develop Badrinath as a “spiritual hill town.” In this regard, officials from the Tourism Department presented a detailed overview of the ongoing projects under the Badrinath Master Plan before Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Secretariat.
During the presentation, Tourism Secretary Dheeraj Garbyal explained that the development of Badrinath as a spiritual smart hill town is being carried out in a multi-dimensional and phased manner. The primary objective is to provide pilgrims with a divine, well-organised experience complemented by modern amenities.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that all necessary provisions are included in the master plan to enhance the divine and grand character of Badrinath. He emphasised that special attention should be given to preserving local culture and protecting the environment.
Badrinath, which is one of the Char Dhams, sees lakhs of devotees every year. As per a April 30 report, this year, Badrinath received 7,63,564 bookings under Chardham Yatra that commenced on April 19.
Badarinath is one of the holy shrines for Vaishnavites among the 108 divya desams incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath town is also the part of Panch Badri temples including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri and Vriddha Badri, along with Badrinath temple.
The temple is approximately 50 feet tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a gold gilt roof. The Badarinath temple is divided into three parts, the Garbha Griha or the sanctum sanctorum, the Darshan Mandap where rituals are conducted and the Sabha Mandap where pilgrims assemble.
At the Badarinath Mandir Gate, directly opposite the main Idol of Lord himself, is seated idol of Bird Garud, vehicle of Lord Badarinarayan. Garud is seen is sitting position and in prayer with his hands folded. The walls and pillars of the mandapa are covered with intricate carvings.
The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold and houses Lord Badari Narayan, Kuber (God of wealth), Narad rishi, Udhava, Nar and Narayan. The complex has 15 idols.
As per ANI, officials today presented a masterplan for the spiritual Badrinath hill town to Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
As per ANI, reconstruction work in Badrinath Dham is currently underway, and alongside this, a comprehensive plan is being prepared to develop Badrinath as a “spiritual hill town.” In this regard, officials from the Tourism Department presented a detailed overview of the ongoing projects under the Badrinath Master Plan before Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Secretariat.
During the presentation, Tourism Secretary Dheeraj Garbyal explained that the development of Badrinath as a spiritual smart hill town is being carried out in a multi-dimensional and phased manner. The primary objective is to provide pilgrims with a divine, well-organised experience complemented by modern amenities.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that all necessary provisions are included in the master plan to enhance the divine and grand character of Badrinath. He emphasised that special attention should be given to preserving local culture and protecting the environment.
Badrinath, which is one of the Char Dhams, sees lakhs of devotees every year. As per a April 30 report, this year, Badrinath received 7,63,564 bookings under Chardham Yatra that commenced on April 19.
Badarinath is one of the holy shrines for Vaishnavites among the 108 divya desams incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath town is also the part of Panch Badri temples including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri and Vriddha Badri, along with Badrinath temple.
The temple is approximately 50 feet tall with a small cupola on top, covered with a gold gilt roof. The Badarinath temple is divided into three parts, the Garbha Griha or the sanctum sanctorum, the Darshan Mandap where rituals are conducted and the Sabha Mandap where pilgrims assemble.
At the Badarinath Mandir Gate, directly opposite the main Idol of Lord himself, is seated idol of Bird Garud, vehicle of Lord Badarinarayan. Garud is seen is sitting position and in prayer with his hands folded. The walls and pillars of the mandapa are covered with intricate carvings.
The Garbha Griha portion has its canopy covered with a sheet of gold and houses Lord Badari Narayan, Kuber (God of wealth), Narad rishi, Udhava, Nar and Narayan. The complex has 15 idols.
