The aura of the Vaishnodevi Temple

As the title rightly suggests, very few temples can match the aura of the Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu. The abode of Mata Vaishno Devi is the religious place where devotees travel to with immense belief and faith. It is counted as the holiest destination in the world where thousands of devotees throng to worship the shrine and achieve a spiritually enhancing experience. Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is located at Katra, a popular small town in Reasi district in Jammu Kashmir, located at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains of the Shivalik Hill range. It is situated 42 kilometers from the city of Jammu. In fact, Katra serves as the main camp for the pilgrims.

This cave temple is dedicated to Mahalaxmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali, the three supreme mother goddesses of Hinduism and is one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites of Hindus. Being one of the most revered places of worship, it is recognized as one of the Shakti Peetha's that fulfills the desires of devotees, who with lots of hope visit the place from every corner (national and internationally) for the blessings. A geological study has indicated that this holy cave age is nearly a million years whose reference is found in Vedic literature about the place which consists of worship of the female deities.

The temple of Mata Vaishno Devi is said to be the ultimate destination for the travelers in which the most arduous devotees complete the entire journey on foot. The temple enshrines the four pillars like Dham, Arth, Moksh and Kaam of the Hindu belief. Those who are old, handicapped also trek up the mountain with the youth and their families by chanting and motivating each other with the slogan “Jai Mata Di” to worship and gain spiritual experience which is considered to be once in a lifetime.

There are numerous ways in which a person can complete this journey. The journey can be completed on foot, by electric cars, ponies, cable cars (from certain spots only) and also from palanquins (palkis). The events and gatherings at Vaishno Devi temple are open to the masses throughout the year and the best season is to travel is considered June and July as the Chaitra and Sharad-Ashwin and Hindu New Year events witness a lot of rush during the peak season.

Hence, the aura of the Vaishnodevi Temple is such that it cannot be put into words but it is merely a spiritual experience worth reliving on a scenic hill in Jammu that make up for all the words you want to be described. The whole journey is considered to be satisfying and worth it by the devotees.