🌸 Mata Murti Ka Mela – Badrinath, Uttarakhand, India

• Mata Murti Ka Mela is a significant religious and cultural festival celebrated every year in Badrinath, Uttarakhand. It honors Mata Murti, the mother of Lord Narayan (Vishnu) in his twin incarnation of Nar and Narayan. The festival typically takes place during September, drawing thousands of devotees and pilgrims from across India.

  🙏 Religious Significance:

  Mata Murti is revered as the divine mother who allowed her son to incarnate on Earth in dual form—Nar (human) and Narayan (divine)—to serve mankind and destroy evil.

  The Mata Murti Temple, located around 3 km from Badrinath, is the center of the festival celebrations.

  🌺 Festival Rituals & Celebrations:

  A grand procession of Lord Badrinarayan (Utsav Murti) is carried to the Mata Murti Temple.

  Special pujas, aarti, and offerings are performed by priests.

  Devotees take a holy dip in the Alaknanda River.

  Locals participate in folk music, dance, and traditional rituals.

  🗓️ When is it Celebrated?

  Celebrated annually in September, usually on the Ashtami of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha (according to the Hindu lunar calendar).

  The exact Gregorian date varies each year.

  📍 Where is it Celebrated?

  Main Venue: Mata Murti Temple

  Location: 3 km from Badrinath Dham, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India

  🧭 How to Reach:

  Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (~311 km)

  Nearest Railhead: Rishikesh (~293 km)

  Road Access: Taxis and buses available to Joshimath, then to Badrinath. Local transport to Mata Murti Temple.