Situated in Trikuta hills at an altitude of 1,585 M (5,200 ft) above sea level, and 13 km from Katra (in Jammu); Vaishno Devi is a town that's home to the highly revered Vaishno Devi Temple. This renowned shrine allures millions of devotees from all over the world. Devotees believe the goddess herself calls the devotees to reach here.
Popularly known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe, and Vaishnavi, Vaishno Devi is a manifestation of the Hindu Goddess Durga. It is believed that during the pooja and aarti, Goddesses arrive at the Holy cave to pay their respect to Mata Rani.
According to the Hindu religion, in the Treta Yuga, when the earth was overburdened by the tyrannical rule of wicked demons, Goddess Vaishnavi was created when three Goddesses - Gauri, Lakshmi, and Saraswati decided to combine their energies to rid the earth of this doom. From the collective energy of the three Goddesses, appeared an eight-armed Goddess, who was riding upon a lion (or tiger). After destroying the demons, Goddess Vaishnavi was requested to reside on Earth, so that she may forever keep all evil at bay. She chose to incarnate as a human, named Vaishnavi.
Vaishno Devi is a religious trekking destination that is managed by the Holy shrine board formed in 1986. To reach the holy temple, pilgrims walk about 13 km uphill to reach the caves which are also among one the 108 Shakti Peetha. It takes about 6-9 hours depending on the weather and pace. Ponies and Palanquins, as well as helicopter services, are available from various vendors to take you up there. The whole way is decently paved with lots of shops selling snacks, food, and religious goods along the way.
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