Vaishno Devi Temple

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Sight Address : Vaishno Devi Temple,the Holy cave is 13 Kms from the Base Camp Katra. The Town Katra is 50 Kms away from Jammu . Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Vaishno Devi Temple, one of the sacred Hindu shrines in India, is situated at an elevation of 1700 metre on top of the Trikuta Hills, Katra. Jammu is located at a distance of around 46 km from the town of Katra. The temple consists of a cave shrine dedicated to the Hindu Mother Goddess, Vaishno Devi. The cave measures approximately 30 m in length and 1.5 m in height. According to popular folklore, the cave was used by the Mother Goddess to hide from a demon that she eventually killed.The main Arrractions of the shrine are the idols depicting the 3 forms of Vaishno Devi, namely Mahakali; the Hindu goddess of time and death, Mahasaraswati; the Hindu goddess of knowledge, and Mahalakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and fortune. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has been assigned the responsibility of maintaining this temple.Approximately 8 million devotees from around the country visit the Vaishno Devi Temple on an annual basis. This figure makes this shrine the second most visited temple in the country after the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple of Andhra Pradesh. Individuals interested in exploring Vaishno Devi Temple have to trek to the site.

Vaishno Devi Temple,Katra,India

HistoryEdit

According to popular folklore, the cave was used by the Mother Goddess to hide from a demon that she eventually killed.The main attractions of the shrine are the idols depicting the 3 forms of Vaishno Devi, namely Mahakali; the Hindu goddess of time and death, Mahasaraswati; the Hindu goddess of knowledge, and Mahalakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and fortune. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has been assigned the responsibility of maintaining this temple.Approximately 8 million devotees from around the country visit the Vaishno Devi Temple on an annual basis.This figure makes this shrine the second most visited temple in the country after the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple of Andhra Pradesh. Individuals interested in exploring Vaishno Devi Temple have to trek to the site.Ma Vaishno Devi was called Trikuta as a child. Later She was called Vaishnavi because of Her birth from Lord Vishnu’s lineage. When Trikuta was 9 years old, She sought her father’s permission for doing penance on the seashore. Trikuta prayed to Lord Vishnu in the form of Rama. During Shree Rama’s search for Sita, He reached the seashore with His army. His eyes fell on this Divine Girl in deep meditation. Trikuta told Shree Rama that She had accepted Him as Her husband. Shree Rama told Her that during this Incarnation He had vowed to be faithful to only Sita. However, pleased with her devotion, Lord Rama gave her name Vaishnavi (devotee of Lord Rama (Maha Vishnu)and assured Her that in Kaliyuga He would manifest as Kalki and would marry Her.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

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Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4-5 hrs.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

The Vaishnodevi Hotel ; Jammu Road, Katra, Katra 182301, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Hire a cab from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi, which takes around 14 hours. Cost of cab ranges from INR7 to INR30 per kilometre, depending upon the type of car. Ideal for families and group travellers.

BUS : Take a bus from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi, which takes around 14 hours. Katra Bus Stand is located at a distance of around 2 km from the base and can be reached by walking. Economical but tiring. Ideal for individual travellers and backpackers.

Train : Nearest railway station is also Jammu. This railway station is connected to all major cities in India including the southern most Trivandrum Railway station.

Air : Nearest airport is Jammu airport, which is at a distance of 50 km from Katra, the motorable place nearby Vaishno Devi. Jammu is well connected with many major airports in the country, including Delhi, Srinagar and Leh. Almost all air service providers operate regular flights from Jammu. Taxi services are available from Jammu to Katra, costing about Rs 1500. International travelers can get connecting flights from Delhi airport which is at a distance of 663 km away.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry woolen cloths, camera,food & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

Try avoiding shopping at private shops. Visit govt run J&K handloom showrooms. Avoid peak summer months and Navratras. Try visiting in winters which is off-season, relatively peaceful and very clean.