What to See at Vaishno Devi

Located in the lap of the Himalayas, Vaishno Devi is not only a place of religious importance but also of scenic beauty. This is not just a place of Hindu pilgrimage or merely a temple. It is also a place of pious purification. If you are wondering about what to see in Vaishno Devi, the following account solves your problem-

Vaishno Devi Shrine

Vaishno Devi Shrine is said to have been built by the Pandavas. The cave is as long as 98 ft. you can see numerous symbols of a large number of gods and goddesses of Hindu pantheon. The symbols of Vakra Tunda Ganesh, Chandra Dev and Surya Dev can be seen at the mouth of the original tunnel to the holy cave. Crawling into the cave through the tunnel you cross over the Dhadh of Bhairon Nath. You can also see Launkra Beer - the symbol of Lord Hanuman and you have to wade through the water to reach beyond the Launkra Beer. Moving ahead you see the cave roof flaring out and its weight seems resting on the countless heads of Shesh Nag. Below it you can see the symbols of Chakra, Gada, Padam and Shankh. There are the symbols of the five Pandavas, the udders of the divine cow-Kamadhenu, the Sapt Rishi, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Parvati.

Trikuta Hill

Trikuta Hill serves as a base camp for the journey to this shrine. The cave of Vaishno Devi is the home of the Mother Goddess. The Goddess is worshipped in the forms of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati.

Jahan Kosha

Jahan Kosha is a gigantic canon and lies at a distance of one kilometer from Katra. This craftsmanship of 17th century attracts a multitude of tourists to it to be admired. The length of this canon is 17.5 ft and its weight is 16,880 lb. It has a belt of 5 ft.

Kadam Sarif

Kadam Sarif is a mosque of incredible beauty. This mosque lies close to Jahan Kosha. The mosque of Kadam Sarif is believed to have an imitation of the footprint of the Prophet-Hazrat Mohammed.

Patnitop

It is a soothing spot to soothe your nerves and infuse in you a freshness to be recharged for the day to day routine. Just relaxing on the green carpet and looking around satisfies your holiday mood. The rows of tall trees welcome you here.

Shiv Khori

The sacred cave of Shiv Khori is the home of Lord Shiva. From Katra, it is at a distance of 70 kms.

Pindian

It is located at the feet of Trikuta Range and is dedicated to Vaishno Devi.

Deva Mai Temple

At Deva Mai temple numerous devotees perform paeans considering it a sacred place.

Dera Baba Banda

This holy shrine is 30 kms from Katra. It serves as a chief Hindu-Sikh pilgrimage.

Baba Jitto's Temple

This temple is situated at a distance of 5 km from Katra town. Baba Jitto was a peasant and a devotee of the Goddess Vaishno Devi. His revolutionary act of opposing the landlord's oppression and subsequently laying down his life for this cause made him memorable. 'Jhiri Mela' is conducted to commemorate his martyrdom 20 km away from Jammu.

Baba Dhansar Temple

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is as far as 15 km from Katra. a huge spring emerges from the rocks in the thickness of trees. It forms many small rapids before flowing into holy rivulet that merges with the River Chenab.

In a nutshell the beautiful place of Vaishno Devi is speckled with places of tourist interest. The above account tells you about what to see in Vaishno Devi. A well planned trip to this place will gift you memories to cherish.