Mata Vaishno Devi
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the oldest shrine of India, located at
a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range. The
Holy cave is 13 Kms from the Base Camp Katra. The Town Katra is 50 Kms away from
Jammu and 35 Kms from District HQ Udhampur and is linked by road. The Mata Vaishno
Devi Shrine is one of the most popular Shrines of India.
The Goddess Mata Vaishno Devi's abode is in 100 feet long cave with a narrow opening.
The holy cold and crystal clear water washes the lotus feet of the Mata's "Pindian".
There are three natural pindies representing Maha Sarswati, Maha Lakshmi, Maha
Kali, which represent creative, preservative, and destructive aspects of the Super
Power. It is an ancient shrine whose reference is found in the Vedas and ancient
scriptures.
