Unbelievable Way the Sadhus at Badrinath Perform Meditation at -20 Degrees Celsius.

When the doors of the Badrinath Dham shrine close for the winter months, almost 13 sadhus are permitted to stay there, remaining in a deeply meditative state. It is believed that even the weather has surrendered to the intense penance these sadhus perform. In terms of clothing, these sadhus wear nothing but blankets, and some even roam around in a complete Digambar form, without wearing anything.

During the winter months, the entire Himalayan region, including the Badrinath shrine, is covered in snow, often reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet. The mercury drops to a freezing -20 degrees Celsius, yet the sadhus maintain their meditation, their sadhana, in such harsh conditions. Their frail bodies and long beards are enough to tell the tale of their devotion and passion.

These sadhus refuse to disclose their original names or villages, stating, “Breaking all bonds of Maya, we have reached here. Now, there is no point in discussing it.” With this, they continue to immerse themselves in deep devotion and sadhana, indifferent to the freezing cold or the falling snow.

Once the doors of the Badrinath shrine are closed for the season, the entire region is engulfed in an eerie silence. During this time, some sadhus remain at Badrinath Dham with permission from the administration to perform intense penance. They endure the freezing cold and heavy snowfall as if Shri Hari Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi are with them.

During the winter months, Badrinath Dham remains completely covered in a beautiful and velvety blanket of snow. The entry of people and visitors is prohibited during this period, yet the natural beauty here remains breathtaking.

During this time, security personnel from the ITBP and the Army are deployed in the area. The last post between the India-China border, located in Mana village, is kept in defense. Special permission from Hanuman Chatti is required to visit Badrinath Dham.

Article & Image Source: Aajtak