A Who's Who of World Mythology : Badari


Badari or Bhadri-Nath is a Hindi title which means piety. It is an ancient title for Shiva, but was later given to Vishnu as Lord of the Bhadrinath, a temple on the Ganges River. In the Maratha country, he was worshipped as Bhadra Vira. In this instance, he was depicted with the sun and moon, mounted on Nandi, the sacred cow, and accompanied by the goat-headed Daksha. He is armed with a bow and arrow, sword, spear, and shield. The goddess Durga was called Bhandrakali.