Whether you want to achieve the four Puruṣārthas (objects of human pursuit) or you just want to get away from the hubbub of life, a visit to the Vaishno Devi temple is an experience on its own. This holy shrine, dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi or Vaishnavi Devi, is believed to be one of the holiest pilgrimages for spiritual redemption which makes it the second most visited temple in India.
The temple is situated on the three-peaked mountain ‘Trikuta’ which is twelve kilometers away from the small town of Katra located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The natural rock idol of the goddesses is inside a cave where the goddess is believed to have spent some time observing various spiritual disciplines. Vaishno Devi is considered to be the incarnation of Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Kali and to be born for the destruction of demon Mahishasura. The cave, situated at an altitude of 5200 ft., is hundred feet long with beautiful rock formations of all the three goddesses with goddess Lakshmi in the middle, goddess Kali on the right and goddess Saraswati on the left.
The Vaishno Devi yatra begins from Katra which is situated at the foothills of the Trikuta mountains. The climb is fairly steep and those who find the trek a bit difficult can opt for the ponies which are specifically used to the journeys. It is believed that one can visit the sacred cave only when called upon by the goddess, a slogan from a local folklore expresses it beautifully – Maan Aap Bulandi which translates to ‘The mother herself calls’. Devotees can Book Online Vaishno Devi Prasad, and Online Puja Vaishno Devi.
Bhairavnath, an occultist smitten by the goddess’ grace and beauty was beheaded by her because of his pursuit of her even after her apparent disinterest. After death, when he realized his mistake and prayed for her forgiveness, the goddess forgave him and blessed him that every devotee that worships her must also visit the Bhairavnath temple or the journey would be incomplete. You would not want to miss the experience, so Book Online Maa Vaishno Devi Prasad with ReligiousKart , We Care therefore We are.
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