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.
| Aspect |
Details |
| Event Name |
Mata Murti Ka Mela |
| Location |
Mata Murti Temple, Badrinath, Uttarakhand, India |
| Date |
Dwadasi (12th day of Bhadrapada month) – August or September |
| Significance |
Honoring Mata Murti, mother of Lord Narayan, who brought the Alaknanda River to earth |
| Main Attractions |
Prayers, Puja rituals, Bhajans, Religious processions, Special temple ceremonies |
| Devotees’ Belief |
Mata Murti blesses her devotees with peace, prosperity, and salvation |
| Nearby Attractions |
Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund, Mana Village, Charan Paduka, Vasudhara Falls |
| How to Reach |
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (311 km)
By Train: Rishikesh Railway Station (295 km)
By Road: Buses and taxis from Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun
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| Best Time to Visit |
August to September (during the festival) |
| Accommodation |
Hotels, Dharamshalas, and Guest Houses in Badrinath |
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.