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 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.
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About
Mata Vaishno Devi Travel Guide
'Vaishnavi' means the one who is related to lord "Vishnu''. Goddess Vaishnavi
is the manifestation of the collective spiritual strengths of Mata Maha Kali,
Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati. It is described in Durga Sapatshati
that the goddess was born as a young girl of extraordinary beauty and strength,
out of the collectively pooled 'Tejas' of various 'Devtas' and three lords
Brahma, Vishnu and Shankar.
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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.
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Travel
Information
The nearest Railway Station and Airport are at Jammu, at a distance of 50
Kms from Base camp Katra. A regular bus services are plying from Railway Station,
Air port and General Bus Stand Jammu to Katra. Also number of Taxies, Tourist
vans, Deluxe Busses are available at these places. However number of inter
state busses are available for Katra from almost all the major cities of North
India.
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