| Places
Around Auli |
Vishu
Prayag :- Its an holy confluence of river Alaknanda
and Dauli Ganga. It has access from the Joshimath.
Joshimath :- Joshimath derives from the word
‘Jyotirmath’ the place of Jyotirlinga of Shiva.
Shankracharya founded one of the four piths “Centres’
for sanyashis here. It is the resting place for
the pilgrims going to Badrinath. This is a sacred
place for the believers of Badrinath better known
as God Vishnu. Joshimath has a temple of Narsimha,
an incarnation of Vishnu.
Badrinath One of the four Dhaams. Very important
for Hindus and who worships God Vishnu. Its closed
in winter.
Tapovan 'Tapo' meaning meditation, 'van'
means forest in Sanskrit. The place is 15 km from
Joshimath and has a temple and a natural hot water
spring.
Events
& Festivals in Auli :-
January to March is attractive with Skiing festivals
and National Championships of Snow Skiing.
September is attractive here with Mata Mruti Ka
Mela, which is celebrated in nearby Badarinath with
many rituals and festivities.
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