Badarinath or Badarinarayana Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. At this temple, Vishnu is worshiped as Badrinath. The temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu for Vaishnavas. The Badrinath Temple is situated in the Garhwal hill tracks in Chamoli district along the banks of the Alaknanda River.
As we know the Badrinath Temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and the other three are Jagannath Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in India, having recorded 2.8 million (28 lakh) visits in just 2 months in 2024. It is one of the significant spiritual pilgrimages for Hindu devotees, and people have to first register to visit this temple as well.
Badrinath Temple Darshan Timings 2025
As per the Historical evidence, this Mandir is one of the ancient temples of India. The Badrinath temple is mentioned in ancient religious texts like Vishnu Purana and Skanda Purana. It is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, an early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th-9th centuries CE. Temple is open for six months every year (between the end of April and the beginning of November), because of extreme weather conditions in the Himalayan region. Approximately 2 million devotees visit this temple during the opening time of May to November. It is managed by the Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, Government of Uttarakhand.
| Particular | Timings | Days (May to Nov) |
| Temple Opens at | 04:30 AM | Monday to Sunday |
| Morning Darshan Hours | 04:30 AM to 01:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Darshan Break | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Evening Darshan Hours | 04: 00 PM to 09: 00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Temple Close at | 09:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Badrinath Temple Darshan & Pooja/ Aarti – Highlights
| Name of Temple | Badrinath Temple |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | Chamoli, Garhwal, Badrinath Town, Uttarakhand |
| Governing Body | Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee |
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| Significance | One of the most significant temples of Lord Vishnu for Vaishnavas, and one of the Char Dham. |
| Time Required | Depends on the Individual Person, but 1 day’s stay is recommended |
| Booking Process | Offline & Online modes |
| Temple Timing | 04:30 AM to 09:00 PM |
| Opening Duration | May to November (Closed rest of the Month for Weather conditions) |
| Online Booking Portal | https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in/ |
Temple Opening & Closing Hours
| Days | Opening Time | Closing Time |
| Monday | 04:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 04:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 04:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 04:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 04:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 04:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 04:30 AM | 09:00 PM |
Badrinath Temple Pooja & Aarti Time
There are various types of Puja/ Paath/ Bhog/ Aarti offered at the Badrinath Temple. These offerings can be categorized into two major categories; Attending and Non-Attending. In the attending Offerings, the Presence of a pilgrim is required, and in non-attending offerings, the presence of a pilgrimage is not required. The List of Puja and Paath with timing and rate is given below;
| S.No | Puja Name | Timing | Rate (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Attending Puja/ Paath/ Bhog (Presence of Pilgrim is NOT Required) | |||
| 1 | Abhishek Puja (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 44201 |
| 2 | Akhand Jyoti Annual-Non Attending | As Per Norms | 4951 |
| 3 | Astotari Path (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 4031 |
| 4 | Atka Prasad by the Ordinary Mail | For 5 years | 421 |
| 5 | Atka Prasad under Regd. Post | For 5 years | 980 |
| 6 | Bal Bhog (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 7301 |
| 7 | Bhagwan Nar-Narayan Janmotsava | In Srawan Month | 4951 |
| 8 | Chandi Aarti (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 2731 |
| 9 | Deep Malika Utsava | On Deepawali | 4951 |
| 10 | Donations for Renovation Work | Any Time | 100 |
| 11 | Gaddi Bhent | Any Time | 100 |
| 12 | Ghee for Deepak on Closing Day | As Per Norms | 4951 |
| 13 | Ghrit Kambal Ghee on Closing Day | As Per Norms | 4951 |
| 14 | Karpoor Aarti (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 1951 |
| 15 | Kheer Bhog | As Per Norms | 911 |
| 16 | Mahabhog (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 32501 |
| 17 | Mata Murti Utsava | On Vaman Dwadasi | 4951 |
| 18 | Nitya Niyam Bhog | As Per Norms | 10551 |
| 19 | Nitya Niyam Bhog for Deities of Subordinate Temple | As Per Norms | 6351 |
| 20 | Pind Prasad | As Per Norms | 101 |
| 21 | Shri Krishna Janmashtami Utsava | As Per Norms | 10551 |
| 22 | Special Donation | Any Time | 100 |
| 23 | Srarwani Rudrabhishek | In Srawan Month | 11701 |
| 24 | Swaran Aarti (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 5201 |
| 25 | Vishnu Sahasranamawali (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 9101 |
| 26 | Vishnu Sahasranm Path (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 7411 |
| 27 | Yatri Bhog | As Per Norms | 101 |
| Attending Puja/ Paath/ Bhog/ Aarti (Presence of Pilgrim is Required) |
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| 28 | Abhishek Puja | 4:30 am to 6:30 am | 4100 |
| 29 | Akhand Jyoti One Day-Non Attending | As Per Norms | 1451 |
| 30 | Astotari Puja | Between 5 pm to 7 pm (For 5-10 minutes) | 351 |
| 31 | Chandi Arti | Between 5 pm to 7 pm (For 5-10 minutes) | 351 |
| 32 | Entire Pujas of a Day | Morning till Evening | 11700 |
| 33 | Geeta Path | Morning 7:30 AM to 12 Noon & Evening 3 PM to 5 PM | 2500 |
| 34 | Karpoor Arti | Between 5 pm to 7 pm (For 5-10 minutes) | 151 |
| 35 | Maha-Abhishek Puja | 4:30 am to 6:30 am | 4300 |
| 36 | Shayan Aarti with Geet Govind Path | End of the Day | 3100 |
| 37 | Shrimad Bhagwat Sapth Path | For One Week | 35101 |
| 38 | Swaran Aarti | Between 5 PM to 2 PM (For 5-10 minutes) | 376 |
| 39 | Ved Path | Morning 7:30 AM to 12 Noon & Evening 3 PM to 5 PM | 2100 |
| 40 | Vishnusahasranam Path | Between 6 PM to 9 PM (For 10-15 minutes) | 456 |
| 41 | Vishnusahasranamawali Path | Between 5 PM to 7 PM (For 5-10 minutes) | 576 |
NOTE: These Pujas and other rituals can be booked online at @https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in/. You can book your Pooja ticket easily by paying online.
Helpline Number
- Address: Badri to Mata Murti Road, Badrinath, Uttarakhand – 246422
- Pilgrims Help Line For Shri Badarinath Temple: +91-89790 01008
- Office Related Enquiry: 0135-2741600
- General Enquiry & Online Prasad Services: +91-73022 57116
- Email ID: support-ucdb[at]uk[dot]gov[dot]in