Yogadhyan Badri Temple Timings - Pandukeshwar

 

Yogadhyan Badri is located in Pandukeshwar Village near Govind Ghat in Chamoli district in  the state of Uttarakhand.  

It is one of the Pilgrimage of the Sapta Temples. It is fifth among the Sapta Badri temples.

As per Mythology the Pandavas were born here, and King Pandu attained salvation and died here. Pandu installed the meditating image of Lord Vishnu here. So it is popular as Yoga-Dhyan Badri.

Suryakund is important hot water Pond in the temple.

Kunti was married to Pandu at Pandukeshwar.

It is also said that King Arjun also meditated here which attracted God Indra.

It is believed the idol of Vishnu which is present at the temple was given by Indra God to Arjuna as Gift.

This temple is more than 1000 years old.

Best time to Visit – May to July, September to October

The weather is cold throughout the year. Rainfalls and Snowfalls often occur here. One should wear proper winter clothes with mufflers and gloves.

Temple Timings

6.00 am to 7.00 pm

How to reach the Temple

9 kms from Joshimath

270 kms from Rishikesh

280 kms from Dehardun

Nearby Temples

Joshimath, Narasimha Swamy Temple – 30 kms

Joshimath, Vridha Badri Temple – 23 kms

Garhwal Region, Ardha Badri Temple  – 23 kms

Subhai, Bhavishya Badri Temple – 40  kms

Urgam, Dhyan Badri Temple – 46 kms

Urgam, Sri Kalpeshwar Temple – 46 kms

Badrinath Temple – 23 kms.