Vaishno Devi Temple

Vaishno Devi shrine is located in a holy cave called Bhawan or Darbar and consists of three natural rock formations called Pindies, representing Goddess Kali, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati, symbolizing destructive, preservative and creative characters of the Mother Goddess.

Vaishno Devi mata is believed to be a unique manifestation of the collective spiritual strengths of all three deities and is revered world-over by millions of devotees who flock around to seek her divine blessings. While a few come praying for the fulfillment of their wishes, the others come to thank Vaishno Devi Mata for having answered their prayers.

Water at the feet of the shrine, popularly called ‘Charan Ganga’ is believed to be holy and is even carried home by devotees in small containers.

Vaishno Devi yatra is considered to be complete only after a visit to the shrine dedicated to Bhairon which is at a further distance of 2.5km from Bhawan.

Note: Collect all your deposited belongings before proceeding to Bhairon Mandir as way back to Katra from there is different one which will meet ahead at Sanjhi Chhatt.

Bhairon Temple

Vaishno Devi yatra is said to be complete only after a visit to Bhairon Mandir. Bhairon Mandir is said to be built at the place where Bhairon’s head had landed when he was slain by Mata Vaishno Devi, while his body remained close to the cave where he was killed.