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.
Temple Details
The Vaishno Devi temple is recognized as one of the "Shakti Peeths"
of goddess ' Durga'.This holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi which is situated in
the folds of mighty 'Tirkuta' Hills' attracts lakhs of devotees from all parts
of India and abroad .
People who visit the shrine constitute a heterogeneous profile comprising of wealthy
& poor, aged & young, males & females from within and outside the
country. The Shrine of goddess 'Vaishno Devi' is reached by an arduous climb.
The scenic beauty, the landscape around and the constant chanting of 'Jai Mata
Di', leaves a mystic effect on the devotees. At the culmination of their pilgrimage
the devotees are blessed with the 'Darshans' of the deity in her three manifestations
as three Pindies, located inside the sanctum- sanatorium, which is open for the
devotees through out the year in all seasons.
It is truly a spiritually uplifting experience to witness the faith of the devotees,
who are motivated to the heart by three words being chanted since the ages.
"Jai Mata Di" More about temple
