The temple is believed to have been established by the Hindu sage Adi Shankara in the 8th century CE.
It is also mentioned in ancient Hindu texts like the Mahabharata and the Skanda Purana.
Badrinath Temple is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India and is considered to be one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destinations.
The temple's main idol is a black stone statue of Lord Vishnu, which is considered to be one of the eight swayam vyakta kshetras of Lord Vishnu.
The temple is open to pilgrims from April to November, as the area is prone to heavy snowfall during the winter months.