In winters, the idol of Shri Badrinath is notionally transferred to which place ?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Narsimha Temple, Joshimath.

During the winter months, when the shrine of Shri Badrinath in Uttarakhand is closed due to heavy snowfall, the idol of Lord Badrinath is notionally transferred to the Narsimha Temple in Joshimath. This temple, dedicated to Lord Narasimha (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu), serves as the winter abode for the idol. Devotees continue to worship Lord Badrinath here during this period.

Narsimha Temple: An ancient temple believed to be thousands of years old, featuring an idol of Lord Narasimha in a seated posture with one arm said to be slowly thinning over time, linked to local legends about the end of the world.

This practice ensures that the rituals and traditions associated with Lord Badrinath continue uninterrupted, even during the harsh winter season

Additional Information:

Badrinath often called Badri Vishal was re-established by Adi Shankaracharya to revive the lost prestige of HInduism and unite the nation in one bond.

The Badrinath temple, one of the Char Dham Yatra, is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. This temple is entirely dedicated to Lord Vishnu.