Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shreedhar Darshan Yatra 2014

Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shreedhar

In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of 

the Mother Goddess or Durga. The words "maa" and "mata" are commonly used in India 

for "mother", and thus are often used in connection with Vaishno Devi.

Mata Vaishno Devi Shreedhar

The words "mandir" and "mandira" are commonly used in India for "Hindu Temple", and so 

these used in connection with Vaishno Devi. Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the holy hindu 

temples dedicated to Shakti, located at the Trikuta mountains within the indian state of Jammu 

and Kashmir.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shreedhar Yatra 2014

Maa Vaishno Devi temple can be reached from Katra. katra is a small but bustling town around 

45 k.m from Jammu. From Katra, after getting the "Yatra Parchi" (Journey Slip) at Banganga 

point for darshan, devotees can proceed to Bhavan.

Entrance gate where the Yatra begins (Baann Ganga)

The way to Bhavan is steep and requires a long walk uphill from Katra. Alternatively poines 

and palanquins are alos available. Helicopter service can also be taken for a large part of the

trip. The Trust offers comfortable stay for pilgrims. Katra is at an altitude of about 2500 feet

(about 762 meters); Banganga is at an altitude of about 2800 feet (863 meters); Bhavan is at
the altitude of about 6200 feet (about 1900 meters); and, the distance from Katra to Bhavan
is about 13 km.

Vaishno Devi Bhavan

Indian Railways will start rail services up to Katra from a date prior to 9th July 2014 when
Union Rail Budget of 2014-15 is to be presented in the Parliament (Tentative). They are in
communication with the Jammu and Kashmir Goverment to integrate permit slips for Vaishno
Devi Darshan with the train ticket. The passenger can get permit slips while booking the train
ticket.

Vaishno Devi Bhavan long view look (way to the temple)

Way to go Vaishno Devi Bhavan

Way to go Vaishno Devi Bhavan

Way to go Vaishno Devi Bhavan

Temple Premises 

Bhairav Temple (Mandir)

Location Name : Vashno Devi;            Country : India;
State : Jammu and Kashmir;              Creator : Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine board.

For more information go to : wiki/Vaishno_Devi