VAISHNO DEVI MANDIR. Vaishno Devi is also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi. It is believed that Vaishnavi was created from the combined energies of Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. This temple is located at an altitude of 5,200 feet, about 13 kilometers from Katra. MANDIR HISTORY The Mahabharata, which gives the account of the Pandavas and the Kurukshetra war, mentions the worship of Goddess Vaishno Devi. It is said that before the Kurukshetra war, Arjuna worshiped the goddess on the advice of Lord Krishna for blessings. Pleased with his devotion, Mother Goddess appeared before him in the form of Vaishno Devi. When the goddess appeared, Arjuna began praising her with a stotra, one of the verses of which goes by saying 'Jambukataka chittaishu nityam sannihitalaya', meaning 'You who always reside in the temple on the slopes of Mount Jambhu' — probably the goddess. Pointing towards. DEVI FASTIVAL. The most prominent festivals held at the Vaishno Devi templ...
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