The holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the most revered places of worship for Hindus in northern India. Dedicated to Goddess Shakti, Mata Vaishno Devi cave temple is nestled on top of the Trikuta hills forming a part of the lower Himalayas in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Maintained by the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, the sacred cave of Mata Rani is 30 meter long and just one and a half meter high. It is here that Maa Vaishno Devi merged her Human form with the astral form of her creators, the three Supreme Energies.
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The cave of Mata Vaishno Devi has three stones known as (pindies) dedicated to the three forms of mother goddess: Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. Visited by Millions of devotees every year, Maa Vaishno Devi temple is counted as one the Shakti peeths of Goddess Durga and it is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirupati Balaji Mandir. Legend goes that Mata Vaishno Devi hid in the cave while escaping a demon, whom she ultimately killed.
Vaishno Devi Cave is situated at an altitude of 5200 feet and a distance of approximately 12 kilometers. The only way to reach the Mata Rani shrine is an arduous walk, which offers breathtaking views of the katra city and the snow clad Himalayan ranges. The endless chanting of JAI MATA DI and the devotional Vaishno Devi Mata Bhajans infuse energy and enthusiasm in the devotees and give them perfect mood to enjoy the final visit of the Vaishno Devi Cave temple. Vaishno Devi Yatra includes visit to numerous other shrines and temples like example Bhumika Temple, Kalika Temple, Shiva Goompha, Ardha Kuwari, Bharion Mandir and Ban Ganga Temple with the natural spring of the sacred river Ban Ganga. To reach Vaishno Devi temple, devotees can also rent a horse or be carried up from Katra. Plan a trip to Vaishno devi
view of darbar
the picture shown in this blog is the closest night view of darbar
Bhero mandir
the journey to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is not considered complete without Darshans at the Bhairon Temple. Legend says that Bhairon was killed by Mata and later upon seeking an apology was granted the boon of being the final link of the Great Pilgrimage.
The Bhairon Temple is located 1.425 kilometers from Bhavan. It is situated atop an adjacent hill and again involves a steep climb, which can be undertaken either on foot or on ponies or palanquins. Steps as well as a concrete track are built till the Bhairon Temple and further it connects to Sanjhi Chhat. This spot is the peak of the climb and is situated at the highest altitude of 6619 feet. All the necessary facilities are also available around Bhairon Temple. After Darshans, instead of returning to Bhavan, one can directly proceed on the onwards track which connects to Sanjhi Chhat. The distance of the track from Bhairon Temple till Sanjhi Chhat is 2 kilometers. A view point named Om is located on this track.
Darshans inside the Bhairon temple are again in a rock form. It is believed that the head of Bhairon had fallen at this place while his body remained at the entrance of the Holy Cave of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. Thus the rock form is round in the shape of a head and is covered in clothes of black color, while the rock form worshipped as Lord Hanuman is draped in clothes of red color. There is also a Havan Kund at Bhairon Temple. The ashes of this Havan Kund are considered sacred and it is believed that its application or merely keeping it in the house, along with daily Poojan of Bhairon Baba, protects the residents and especially small children from all types of curse, untoward happenings, mysterious\ailments, etc.
these all view from bhero mandir in winter there is lightly snowfall and the climate is extemely loveable
