1. This holy and divine shrine is one of the ancient in
India, known by the name of Mata Vaishno Devi, this
shrine is situated at a height of 5300 feet on the trikuta
hills of the Shivaliks. This is also located 13 kms from
the Base camp of Katra.
Devis
2. As per the history of this place, Mata Vaishno Devi has spent time
here while observing spiritual disciplines In this cave she got
merged with the three Supreme Energies from which she was
created This place is one of the most visited holy places in India and
there is a never ending rush of devotees all round the year
3. One can reach till Katra by the use of modes of transport after which
the journey is on foots for 13 kms and the final steps are taken by
running through a cave with a chilly stream named as Charan Ganga
After all the hardships and pain one then finally reached the cave in
which there are natural pindis of the three Supreme powers ie:
Maha-Kali, Maha-Lakshmi and Maha-Saraswati This is an ancient
shrine and its reference can also be found in the ancient Vedas
4. It is also being said about Mata Vaishno Devi that she is the one
who fulfills whatever is wished from her and this is one of the
reasons why this place attracts lakhs of devotees from all over round
the year Miracles are granted to those who are determined enough
to make it to the cave Stories are told of people ascending the
innumerable stairs on foot when they have never walked small
distances from their homes
5. The most common link is the shout of Jai Mata Di that dissolves in
the cold air on the climb up to the cave The Yatra to the Holy Shrine
of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is open throughout the year The summer
months of May, June and July and the festival period of Chaitra
(spring) and Sharad-Ashwin (Autumn) Navratras and New Year
vacations witness peak rush
6. As a result of this rush, devotees have to often wait Devis for 12-20
hours before having Darshan For a comfortable, quick and satisfying
Darshan, we strongly advise that the period of peak rush must be
avoided
