Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine
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.
A famous cave temple located in the vibrating mountain ranges of Himalayas, Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu has got international applaud as a much desired pilgrim centre. Devoted to Mother Goddess Vaishnodevi, this mythological shrine tempts millions of fans from all over the world. A mysterious sense of devotedness and faith assists the devotees to mount the wearisome journey of 13 kilometers to have a darshan.
Conceived to be reinforced by the Pandavas, this shrine is one among the oldest of the all shrines in India. At an elevation of 5200 feet, this temple draws almost all the divinities of the Hindu Pantheon. Fable has said that in order to shake the tantric Vaishnodevi went to Trikoot and when her speculation was crazy she killed the tantric. The idol of the main divinity is in the form of natural Pindies, presenting Goddess Kali, Saraswathi and Lakshmi. These three stone structures represent creative, preservative and destructive characters of the Mother Goddess.
Pilgrims have to begin at Katra, from where the new path to the shrine starts. Some adventuresome people choose for the slower steeply tract which is much more difficult to go up. It is compulsory that the holidaymakers should file their names and obtain a Yatra slip from the registration office. A slip in hand is so obligatory that without it one would not be allowed to cross the Banganga check post. The authorities do not take any fee for the slip. The holidaymakers are expected to observe the number of other Yatris following with them. Holidaymakers are also requested to disclose the mode of their travel to the authorities.
The experience one get in the darshan is so prominent that they would even forget all haphazard they have attempted during their laborious journey. The belief is so great that it would bring the devotee again and again to this sanctum home of the Mother Goddess. Nothing would overcome the deep belief and affection of the devotees and the acclivitous path extends the strange site of all class of people walking with the same devotedness. Another assign of visiting this consecrated place is the plodding like experience it furnishes all around the mounting path.
Settled in the snow clad mountain ranges, this sanctified shrine controls the vivid beauty of the gallant Himalayas. A healthy mood and the captivating darshan of the goddess make the laborious journey a suitable one. Natural brilliancies at its zenith can be delighted throughout the sojourn.
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.
A famous cave temple located in the vibrating mountain ranges of Himalayas, Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu has got international applaud as a much desired pilgrim centre. Devoted to Mother Goddess Vaishnodevi, this mythological shrine tempts millions of fans from all over the world. A mysterious sense of devotedness and faith assists the devotees to mount the wearisome journey of 13 kilometers to have a darshan.
Conceived to be reinforced by the Pandavas, this shrine is one among the oldest of the all shrines in India. At an elevation of 5200 feet, this temple draws almost all the divinities of the Hindu Pantheon. Fable has said that in order to shake the tantric Vaishnodevi went to Trikoot and when her speculation was crazy she killed the tantric. The idol of the main divinity is in the form of natural Pindies, presenting Goddess Kali, Saraswathi and Lakshmi. These three stone structures represent creative, preservative and destructive characters of the Mother Goddess.
Pilgrims have to begin at Katra, from where the new path to the shrine starts. Some adventuresome people choose for the slower steeply tract which is much more difficult to go up. It is compulsory that the holidaymakers should file their names and obtain a Yatra slip from the registration office. A slip in hand is so obligatory that without it one would not be allowed to cross the Banganga check post. The authorities do not take any fee for the slip. The holidaymakers are expected to observe the number of other Yatris following with them. Holidaymakers are also requested to disclose the mode of their travel to the authorities.
The experience one get in the darshan is so prominent that they would even forget all haphazard they have attempted during their laborious journey. The belief is so great that it would bring the devotee again and again to this sanctum home of the Mother Goddess. Nothing would overcome the deep belief and affection of the devotees and the acclivitous path extends the strange site of all class of people walking with the same devotedness. Another assign of visiting this consecrated place is the plodding like experience it furnishes all around the mounting path.
Settled in the snow clad mountain ranges, this sanctified shrine controls the vivid beauty of the gallant Himalayas. A healthy mood and the captivating darshan of the goddess make the laborious journey a suitable one. Natural brilliancies at its zenith can be delighted throughout the sojourn.
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