Vaishno Devi is the most visited pilgrim place in India. Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is nestled in Trikuta Mountain. 61 km from north Jammu in state of Jammu And Kashmir and 5,200 feet above the sea level. It is located in Katra, the town from where the devotees start their trek, to pay obeisance before Maa Vaishno Devi. The shrine is open through out the year but the weather can get very cold during the winter and snowfall can cause slippery reads/tracks.
Vaishno Devi – The Significance
The most visited shrine consists of holy pindis appearing Mata in three forms Maha Sarawati, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Kali. Each represent particular attribute:
- Maha Saraswati symbolizes Satva – Satva stand for goodness and purity. Mata consecrates devotees with high intellect and pure thoughts. It enables them to differentiate between bad and good and help them to select the right way in life.
- Maha Kali symbolizes Tam Guna: Tam means darkness. In attribute of Maha Kali, she constantly endeavors to defeat the power of darkness. Maha Lakshmi blesses her ‘Bhakt’ known as devotees by providing them potency not to loose their heart and continuously battle with power of darkness.
- Maha Lakshmi symbolizes Raj Guna: Raj means prosperity, sustenance and well being. She blessed her devotees with prosperity and wealth to make their life happy and comfortable.
The combination of these three Devi in single Shakti is called as Mata Vaishno Devi. There divine blessings make this shrine so Unique. Every year more than 75,000 yatris visit here.