Opening time- 6:00 AM - 7.30 PM
Prime days and hours- Monday, Morning and Evening
Suggested Duration- 1-2 hours
Tickets- Free Entry
Nearest Railway Station- Rishikesh Railway Station, about 247 km
Nearest Bus Stand- Joshimath Bus Stand, about 850 m
Nearest Airport- Jolly Grant Airport, about 264 km
Narsingha Temple is also known as Narasimha Badri Temple, deeply rooted in the Hindu mythology. The temple is dedicated to Lord Narsingh, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narsingh took this form to protect his devotee Prahlada from his tyrannical father, Hiranyakashipu.
The idol of the deity Narasimha made of Shaligram stone measures around 10 inches and represents God seated in the lotus position. It is believed that the Narsingha temple was constructed by Sri Shankaracharya, holding great significance for followers of Vaishnavism, especially those undertaking the Char Dham Yatra.
As per tradition, Badrinath temple remains closed during the winter months, and it’s at this time that the idol of Badrinath is brought to Narsingh Temple for worship. This further elevates the religious importance of the temple for the visitors and devotees.
Every day, multiple rituals are performed here, from the early morning aarti to evening prayers. For those interested, some of the key rituals include offering Prasad to Lord Narsingh and performing the ceremonial abhishek to the deity. These practices are simple yet deeply symbolic, representing the power and protection of Lord Vishnu.
