When Mata Murti ka Mela is held?
Mata Murti ka Mela is celebrated in September.
Why Mata Murti ka Mela is celebrated?
Mata Murti ka Mela is celebrated to pay reverence to the Mother of Badrinath; Mata Murti.The Mata Murti Ka Mela is celebrated in Badrinath Temple to mark the descent of river Ganga on mother earth.
Venue for Mata Murti ka Mela
Mata Murti ka Temple
The location of this temple is at Garhwal hill tracks, along the Alaknanda river banks at an elevation of 3,133 m above sea level, and the number pilgrims visiting this temple exceeds 1,060,000.
Cultural Activity in Mata Murti Ka Mela
The religious activities include Mahabhishek (the holy bath), Geeta Path and Bhagavat Pooja in the mornings, while Geet govinda recital and Aarti are performed every evening, during the Mela. Vedic scripture rendition of Ashtotram and Sahasranama is followed during the rituals.