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Mata Murti Temple

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Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : None
  • Distance from near by city 450 Mts From Badrinath
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)30 Minutes
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

Three kilometers separate the holy Hindu shrine of Mata Murti Temple from Badrinath. Situated on the right bank of the Alaknanda River is this Devi shrine. The location must be in your BADRINATH TOUR PACKAGE.

The Temple of Mata Murti at Badrinath The Mata Murti, the mother of Nar and Narayan (Lord Badrinath), is the subject of this Devi temple. The Temple hosts a fair every year on the eve of Shravan Dwadashi or Vaman Dwadashi. Many devotees who travel to Badrinath on their Yatra also honor Mata Murti. 

Mata Murti Temple History 

Narayan is another name for Lord Badrinath. It is thought that Mata Murti fervently begged Lord Vishnu, asking him to take on her body as his next incarnation. Her devotion pleased Lord Vishnu, who manifested as the twins. Thus, praying to the Goddess is thought to release a person from the pains of a worldly existence. 

Celebration at Mata Murti Mandir

Every year, on the day of Shravan Dwadashi in September, the Temple hosts a fair in honor of the Goddess. The temple is one of the most appealing place to visit in Badrinath, especially during the festivals. 

The purpose of Mata Murti ka Mela is to honor Mata Murti, the Mother of Badrinath. At the Badrinath Temple, the Mata Murti Ka Mela happens to keep the Ganga River's descent into Mother Earth.

Every evening throughout the Mela, there is an Aarti and Geet Govinda recital. There is Bhagavat Pooja, Maha Abhishek (the holy bath), and Geeta Path in the mornings. The Ashtotram and Sahasranama texts from the Vedas are read out loud during the rituals.

The best time to visit 

May through June and September through October are the ideal times to visit Badrinath. The temperature is between 15 and 20 °C for a nice day. Even in the summer, it's never too hot because the temperatures at night can drop as low as 10°C.

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