Nara - Narayana The Twins
Monday, November 12, 2012
Chakratirtha near Satopanth
Sunday, November 11, 2012
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satopanth_Glacier
http://satopanth.blogspot.in/
At Satopanth (4,402m/14,442 ft), is the Lake of the Divine Trinity, a glacial lake. Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, and Lord Vishnu meditate at three corners of this crystal clear, green-water lake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satopanth_Tal
http://www.peakadventuretour.com/satopanth_lake.html
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Satopanth+Lake
http://satopanth.blogspot.in/
At Satopanth (4,402m/14,442 ft), is the Lake of the Divine Trinity, a glacial lake. Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, and Lord Vishnu meditate at three corners of this crystal clear, green-water lake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satopanth_Tal
http://www.peakadventuretour.com/satopanth_lake.html
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Satopanth+Lake
Mata Murti temple
Mata Murti temple is dedicated to the mother of Lord Nar and Narayan. According to mythology, Mata Murti prayed Lord Vishnu to take his next avatar by coming out from her womb.Lord Vishnu happily agreed and came into this world as twins, Nar and Narayan
Tapt Kund / Video
Tapt Kund is a natural spring situated at Badrinath, in Chamoli District of Uttaranchal. It is said to be the abode of Lord Agni.The pond water measures 45°C temperature and it is located above the riverbank. It makes every visitor enthralled with its rejuvenating gush. A hot water spring in the midst of snowy peaks of Himalayas is quite a wonderful vista of nature that persuade even an impudent to think about the marvel of the creator.Moreover, this natural spring holds the unique medicinal qualities and most of the pilgrims visiting the place will take a dip in this kund.
Brahma Kapal Ghat
Brahma Kapal Ghat is a flat platform on the banks of the Alakananda River, where Lord Brahma is believed to reside. The devotees pay homage and rituals to the departed souls and it is conventional to proffer sraddha to ancestors here. It is situated just 100 meters north of the Badrinath Temple. Brahma Kapal holds the mythical belief that it was at this place where lord Shiva relieved from his curse of killing Brahma. It is also believed that Brahma’s head had fallen off from Shiva’s trident with the blessing of Lord Vishnu here at Brahama Kapal.
Acharya Visits
- Sankaracharya visited here some 1,225 years ago;
- Ramanujacharya visited 955 years ago; and
- Madhvacharya visited twice about 735 years ago.
Kuber
The Nara Narayana peaks positioned here is also known as Kuber Bhandar, the treasure chest of Lord Kubera. Alakapuri was the capital of Kingdom of Lord Kubera, the place where river Alakananda originates.
Badrrinarayana is seen under the badari tree, flanked by Kuberan and Garudan, Naradar, Narayana and Nara. Mahalakshmi (referred to as Aravindavalli in the Sree Vaishnava tradition) has a sanctum in the prakaram.
Alka Puri is located in Chamoli district and is situated 15 Kms from Badrinath.
Badrrinarayana is seen under the badari tree, flanked by Kuberan and Garudan, Naradar, Narayana and Nara. Mahalakshmi (referred to as Aravindavalli in the Sree Vaishnava tradition) has a sanctum in the prakaram.
Alka Puri is located in Chamoli district and is situated 15 Kms from Badrinath.
Four Yugas
Badrikashram was known in different names in each Yugas, in
- Krutha Yuga it was known as Mukthiprada, in
- Tretha Yuga it was Yoga Siddhi, in
- Dwapara Yuga it was Vishala and in
- Kaliyuga it is known as Badrikashram/Badrinath.
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