On our way to Badrinath, we stationed at Joshimath. Joshimath is a popular city in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand located at an altitude of 6150 feet above sea level. This is the base station for travellers going to Badrinath, Guru Gobind Ghat or the Valley of Flowers. The town Joshimath has got its name from the "Akhanda Jyoti" (light) that is shining ever since the time of Adi Shankaracharya till today in the Jyotirmath (monastery) established by Adi Shankaracharya. Jyotirmath is the Northern Monastery of one of the four cordial institutions established by Adi Shankaracharya; the others being those at Shringeri, Puri and Dwaraka. The heads of these maths are called 'Shankaracharyas'. Lord Narasimha is the main deity in the temple of Joshimath which is believed to be established by Adi Shankaracharya. During the time of winter, the Utsava Murthy (festive idol) of Badrinath is brought here to worship. The image below is going to be the new abode