 The temple finds mention in several ancient books like "Bhagavata Purana", "Skanda Purana" and "Mahabharata".According to the "Bhagavata Purana", "[t]here in Badrikashram the Personality of Godhead (Vishnu), in his incarnation as the sages Nar and Narayana, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities".The "Skanda Purana" states that "[t]here are several sacred shrines in heaven, on earth, and in hell; but there is no shrine like Badrinath".