Narsingh Temple

Narsingh Temple is a popular temple in Joshimath. Famous as a part of Sapt Badri, Narsingh Temple is also called as Narsingh Badri Temple and a sacred place to visit in Joshimath. The deity of the temple is fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu (Narsimha Avatar), in the form of half Lion and half man.It is believed that the construction of this temple was done by Adi Shankaracharya. The idol of God Narasimha established in the temple, is made of Shaligram stone and was built during the reign of King Lalitaditya Yukta Pida of Kashmir in the 8th century.