The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped in this temple as Sri Badrinath. According to legends, the Badrinath temple dates back to the Vedic age. However, the present temple is believed to have been established by saint-philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century. Adi Shankara discovered a Saligram idol of Lord Badrinarayan which lay immersed in the River Alakananda. He installed this idol in a cave nearby Tapt Kund. It was later shifted to the present temple by the King of Garhwal in the 16th century.The temple stands tall at a height of 50 feet, has a colorful main entrance also known as the Singhdwar. The temple has three sections; Garbhagriha, Darshan Mandap, and Sabha Mandap. The idols of Lord Badrinarayan, along with other Gods are situated in the Garbhagriha. The statue of Lord Badrinarayan is around 3.3 feet tall and is made of black stone (Saligram stone). The image is believed to have Vishnu in a dual form of Nara and Narayan.