Badrinath is among the four dominant Char Dham pilgrimage sites, and is located at 3,300 m above sea level, under the lofty Neelkanth peak. The town is famous for the mighty Badrinath Temple—one of the holiest shrines in the country, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lying along the banks of the Alaknanda River, with the Nar Parbat mountain on the opposite side, the magnificent temple stands out not just for its unparalleled religious importance, but also for its captivating traditional Garhwali archite