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Mata Vaishno Devi
According to the Varaha Purana, Vaishno Devi originated from Trikala, the goddess who was born from Trimurtis, and slayed the asura called Mahisasura on Satasrnga Parvata in the current Trikuta Dhama of Vaishnodevi. In the Dvaparayuga Santana, Vaishno Devi is called "Maniki," the Sakti of Kalki, residing on Manika Parvata (also known as Trikuta). The temple, at a height of 5,200 feet is 12 kliometers from Katra on Trikuta hills and 61 kliometers from Jammu city. A geological study of the Holy Cave indicates its age to be nearly a milion years.
The Rigveda mentions the Trikuta hill, the place where the temple is located. The Mahabharata gives the account of the Pandavas and the Kurukshetra War, mentioning the worship of goddess Vaishno Devi. Before the Kurukshetra War, Arjuna worshipped Durga by the advice of Lord Krishna for the blessings. Pleased by his devotion, Mother Goddess appeared in front of him in the form of Vaishno Devi. The Pandavas were the first to bulid the temples at Kol Kandoli and Bhawan in reverence and gratitude for the Mother Goddess.
On a mountain adjacent to the Trikuta Mountain and overlooking the Holy Cave are five stone structures, which are believed to be the rock symbols of the five Pandavas. Bhairon Nath, a famous Hindu Tantric, saw the Vaishno Devi in a form of girl child at an feast at Pandit Sridhar house and wanted to catch her. Vaishno Devi fled into Trikuta hills to escape his advances, later she turned into her original form of Durga and cut off his head with her sword in a cave. This website is full with the information which is completely usefull for the pligrims.
Around the Vaishno Devi Yatras
Temples
Along with the tracking which starts from Ban Ganga Checkpost, there are few important worthseeing temples. Bathing Ghat comes first. Geeta Mandir, Charan Paduka and Adhkuwari are important ones.
Ban Ganga
Geeta Mandir
Charan Paduka
Adhkuwari
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What we feel during Vaishno Devi Tracking
Upon reaching the Vaishno Devi shrine, devotees experience a profound connection with the deity. The sight of the three rock-cut Pindis representing Goddess Shakti—Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati — fills them with awe and reverence.
Many believe they can feel the presence and blessings of Vaishno Devi in their hearts. Devotees often pray fervently for the fulfillment of their wishes and seek divine guidance in overcoming challenges in life. They offer prayers, perform rituals, and make offerings as expressions of their devotion and gratitude.The experience of visiting Vaishno Devi is often transformative, leaving pilgrims with a renewed sense of faith, inner peace, and spiritual clarity. It strengthens their belief in the power of devotion and the presence of the divine in their lives.
visiting Vaishno Devi is not just a physical journey but a spiritual pilgrimage that touches the hearts and souls of millions of devotees each year, leaving them feeling blessed and spiritually enriched by the grace of Maa Vaishno Devi..
Near By Places to Katra
If you have plans to stay one or two days in Katra to visit near by places, you can enjoy multiple nearby places which can be covered in a single day or two.
Nau Durga Mandir
It is a highly reputed temple situated 9 kms away from Katra town. It is one of the main tourist attraction who wants to have darshan of 9 Devi’s.
Nau Durga Mandir
kol Kandoli Mandir (Earlier Nagraj Village) is not in Katra. It is on the way to Katra when you are travelling from Jammu to Katra (or vice versa) via Nagrota.
Shiv Khodi Mandir
The distance of Shiv Khori is approximately 80 kilometers from Katra Bus stand by road. It usually takes around 2.5 to 3 hours to travel between the two places by car or bus.
Baba Jitto Mandir
Baba Aghar Jitto was a spiritual devotee of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi.The temple is located at distance of only five Kms from Katra Bus Stand.
Bhumika Mandir
Known as Sridhar ki Kutiya, is situated on Udhampur Road, Katra. Just 2.5 kms. from main Bus Stand and 1 km from Katra Railway Station.
Baba Dhansar Mandir
Prachin Shiv Gufa is at a distance of 14 km from Katra Railway Station, Baba Dhansar is a religious place situated at Karua village near Katra.
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The Darshans inside the Holy Cave are in the form of natural rock formations called Pindies. There are no statues, pictures or idols inside. All along the track and at the Bhawan, there are many photographs explaining the nature of Darshans inside the Holy Cave. Yatries should observe these carefully since these are meant to guide them towards the final Darshans in the Holy Cave.
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