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Paramapurushan Temple




Paramapurushan Temple is situated in Joshimath, at an altitude of about 6,150 ft, in Chamoli District. It is about 14 km from Helang en route to Badrinath from Rishikesh.

The presiding deity here is Paramapurushan (Lord Vishnu) and consort is Parimalavalli Nachiyar. Temples dedicated to Narasimha and Vasudeva, built by Adi Shankara are nearby.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Chamoli
Location: Joshimath    

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