Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, nestled in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites. Devotees embark on a 13.5 km trek from Katra to seek the blessings of the Goddess, an embodiment of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Key attractions include Ardhkuwari Cave and...
Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, nestled in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites. Devotees embark on a 13.5 km trek from Katra to seek the blessings of the Goddess, an embodiment of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Key attractions include Ardhkuwari Cave and Bhairavnath Temple. The temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, witnesses grand celebrations during Navratri. Accessible by train, road, and helicopter, the journey symbolizes faith and devotion. It is believed that only those whom Mata calls can complete the pilgrimage. Jai Mata Di!