Badrinath Dham has been mentioned as Badrikasharam (Badri-Ka-Ashram) in vedic Hindu scriptures including Bhagwat Purana. Badrinath Dham was looted many times by Tibetan looters and Indian Kings protect it from invaders. Fearing of invaders once the priests thrown the holy Lord Vishnu scriptures in Narad Kund at Alaknanda river to keep it safe. In 8th century, Adi Shankarcharya, a great saint brought back the scriptures and re-established Badrinath Dham. Now Badrinath Dham is a mega form of then Badrikashram.