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Vaishnodevi Darshan

Vaishnodevi Overview

The Vaishno Devi Temple is the second most visited religious shrine in India. It is a monument of myriad white washed building leading to a narrow 100 meter long cave where believers pay their homage to the three manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Vaishno Devi. It is perched high above the cliffs of Trikuta Mountains some 13 miles from the nearest hill station of Katra in the Muslim majority State of Jammu & Kashmir. The temple never closes for devotees who continue to flock in Millions whereas the deafening sound of `Jai Mata Di' is overpowering enough to help climbers undertake this arduous journey.

Vaishnodevi Hotels

Katra acts as a base camp for Vaishno Devi shrine and almost all pilgrims and visitors stay here. There are plenty of good quality accommodations, most of which are modern hotel buildings equipped with all the basic facilities. Just make sure that your hotel provides a shuttle to Bangana which is starting point near the climb. Some of the larger establishments have on-site restaurants that are a big plus for western tourists who otherwise have to search nearby markets for food.

Vaishnodevi Attractions

Temple of Vaishnodevi The most extravagant is certainly the temple itself. Its massive faï¿½ade consists of many different buildings which are precariously balanced on a steep hill face. This is one place in India where you will see young, old, poor and rich all walking humbly in unison and harmony towards one cause. Strangely enough, it is not uncommon to see one of the high profile celebrities who try to blend in crown, in vain. The legends associated with this shrine are as fascinating as the Puja rituals. You can also see the engraved foot of the Devi and many other significant natural rock formations.

Temple of Devi Mai
Apart from the main temple there are many other places of religious importance which includes the popular Devi Mai temple near the town entrance to Katra. Pilgrims come here to perform paeans.

Temple of Baba Jitto
You will also love to visit the final resting place of probably the finest devotees of Vaishno Devi, the legendary Baba Jitto. A peasant by profession, Baba Jitto always stood up for the cause of much repressed lower caste which ultimately lead to death by his oppressors. Fervent devotees of the Mother Goddess come here to pay their respect to one of her most ardent followers. Ask for the dates of Jhiri Mela conducted near the capital Jammu to honour this great Hero.

Dera Baba Banda Temple
Another nearby temple is that of Baba Dhansar on way to Salal Dam. The temple is surrounded by one of the most beautiful natural springs. Thirty kilometers away is the Hindu-Sikh temple of Dera Baba Banda which provides most interesting views on how two different religions can become united under one cause.

Cave at Shiv Khori
Farther uphill is the Holy cave of Shiv Khori, located almost 70 km from Katra. It is a natural wonder with large hollow chambers that cast a mystical spell on many Yatris who strive to venture this far. Maha Shivratri festival, the impressions of Sheeshnag on the ceiling and lingam of Lord Shiva makes these caves worth visiting.

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