Vaishno Devi Temple

Katra, Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir
Vaishno Devi

Type

Hindu Temple

Deity

Vaishno Devi

Pincode

182301

A revered Shakti Peetha shrine of the Divine Mother, set in a cave high in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu and reached by a roughly 13-km trek from Katra. Its sanctum holds three natural rock formations (pindis) representing Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati, and it is among the most-visited pilgrimage sites in India, drawing millions of devotees a year.

History & Significance

Significance

A revered Shakti Peetha shrine of the Divine Mother, set in a cave high in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu. Its sanctum holds three natural rock formations (pindis) representing Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati, and it draws millions of pilgrims a year, making it one of India's most-visited shrines.