Bhavisya Badri as the name suggest is the future abode of lord Badrinath. Bhavisya Badri temple is one of the panch Badri temple which also include Badrinath,Yogdhyan Badri, Vridha Badri and Adi Badri.
The temple of Bhavishya Badri is located about 17 Kms from Joshimath to the east toward Lata (a village on roadside) in the area of Subhai village. Earlier the temple has to be reached by trekking from Subhai village which was approximately 3 km but now the subsidiary road has connected the temple and the temple is hardly located some 200 mtr from motor road.
It has an altitude of 2744 metres above sea level and is located within dense forest. There is a beautiful water spring in Bhavishya Badri and the place has many Cedar trees.
According to Hindu legend at the onset of kalyug, the ever-withering arm of the Narasingha idol at Joshimath will finally fall off and the mountains of Nar and Narain will collapse making the present shrine of Lord Badrinath inaccessible. Thereafter Lord Badrinath will be worshipped at Bhavishya Badri. After Vishnu, in his incarnation as Kalki, destroys the world bringing kalyug to an end satyug will begin again and Badrinath Dham will be reestablished at Bhavishya Badri.
As per the priest serving in the temple since last forty years the idol was just a plain Shila where not even a garland could be placed but during these 40 years the idol has developed its shape and now the Lord Badrinath is visible in its form. The Shila was accidently discovered when cow of one of the herder used to pour its milk over the shila making villager wonder why it has been doing so. Lately they started worshipping this shila as Bhavisya Badri.
There is another temple established by Adi Guru Shankarcharya as Bhavisya Badri some 3 km before this temple in Subahi village, but it is recommended to visit this temple managed by village people to see the miracle of God and beauty of nature.
The blog is based on the latest visit made to this place on June 2024.You will be mesmerized by the beauty of this place in addition to the place it holds in Hindu Mythology
Best time to reach Bhavisya Badri
The temple of Bhavisya Badri is open to devotee throughout the year. However Monsoon and winter are not the ideal time to visit this place. The best time to visit this place is March to June and August to November.
How to Reach:
By Air
Jolly Grant airport Dehradun is the nearest airport 268 Km from Joshimath through Rishikesh. Taxi and bus services are available from Dehradun airport to Joshimath.
By Train
Rishikesh railway station is the nearest rail-head 251Km from Joshimath. Taxi or jeeps are available to Joshimath from Rishikesh railway station.
By Road
The temple is 17Km away from Joshimath and is connected by a motorable road.
The information provided in this article is based on the author’s personal visit to Kalpeshwar and research from various sources. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, changes in the conditions, accessibility, and local guidelines may occur. Visitors are advised to check the latest travel advisories, road conditions, and local regulations before planning their trip. The author and publisher are not responsible for any inconvenience or loss incurred while following the information provided in this article. Always prioritize safety and consult with local authorities or guides when traveling to remote or religious destinations.
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