Being a highly revered pilgrimage destination in North India, the shopping in Badrinath mainly focuses on various artifacts related to God and religion. There are multitude of small shops especially around the Badrinath temple premises selling trinkets and souvenirs which can be taken back home from Badrinath. Some of the most sought after things to be purchased by the visitors and devotees are miniature salgram silas or the sacred stone of Lord Vishnu who is the main deity of the temple. Besides, several other things such as brass statues, jewelry, brass ornaments, woolen items and showpieces can also be purchased from the colorful markets of Badrinath.