History of Vaishno Devi
Like with most old Shrines, it is beyond the realm of imagination to expect to discover when precisely the journey to the Holy Shrine began. A topographical investigation of the Holy Cave has shown its age to be almost a million years. Vedic writing gives no reference to the love of any female divinity, in spite of the fact that the mountain Trikuta finds its notice in Rigveda, the most established of the four Vedas The act of venerating Shakti, to a great extent began in the Puranic time frame. The principal notice of the Mother Goddess is in the epic Mahabharat. At the point when the armed forces of Pandavs and Kaurvas were showed in the front line of Kurukshetra, Arjun, the central warrior of endless supply of Sri Krishna; reflected upon the Mother Goddess and looked for Her gifts for triumph. This is when Arjun addresses the Mother Goddess as 'Jambookatak Chityaishu Nityam Sannihitalaye', which signifies 'you who consistently harp in the sanctuary on the slant of the mountain in Jamboo' (most likely alluding to the present day Jammu).
Trek From Katra to Vaishno Devi
The Vaishno Devi Bhawan is open for aficionados 365 days and the overseeing body of the Bhawan has made it plausible to do the trek 24 by 7. The total trekking pathway is lit up for enthusiasts. The stunning touched off way is unmistakable from the Katra transport stand. Along the trekking way, there are numerous slows down contribution nourishment, refreshments, tea, drinking water, restorative guide, open to sitting seats, toilets and so on. There are likewise police check posts at normal interims. Toward the start of the trek, at Banganga check post, baggage output and security check are directed. The trek can be finished by ponies, These steeds can cover half of the trek.
Best time to visit Vaishno Devi
While the Vaishno Devi is open consistently, the best time to visit the heavenly holy place is between the long periods of March and October. Navaratras see the most extreme group in the sanctuary.
How to Reach Vaishno Devi
By Air: Jammu is all around associated with the remainder of India via air. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways work every day flights to Jammu. The normal flying time from New Delhi is around 80 minutes.
By Rail: One can likewise reach Katra by rail. Jammu/Katra is associated with different pieces of nation on wide measure and various traveler trains utilize from different pieces of the nation. In the pinnacle period of summer and different occasions, the Railways present unique trains for the solace of the Yatris. Numerous superfast prepares likewise handle on this course and one can reach Jammu/Katra medium-term from New Delhi.
A rundown of trains, their calendars and booking status could be seen at the Indian Railways site. You can even book tickets on the web in the event that you are intending to go sooner rather than later.
By Road : Jammu is all around associated through street likewise to rest of India. National Highway No. 1A goes through Jammu towards Srinagar. Normal transport administrations from all real North Indian urban areas are accessible for Jammu just as Katra. Numerous standard and special transports of different State Road Transport Corporations just as private administrators interface Jammu with significant urban communities and towns of North India.
