Tags: Vaishno Devi, Mata Vaishno Devi View |
Tags: Vaishno Devi View |
Tags: Vaishno Devi View |
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Vaishno Devi Mandir (lang-hi?????????? ??????) is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hills of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess (Devi).
The temple is near the town of Katra (Katra, Jammu and Kashmir), in the Jammu district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most revered places of worship in Northern India. The shrine is at an altitude of 5200 feet and a distance of approximately 13.5 kilometres (8.38851 miles) from Katra. Approximately 8 million pilgrims (yatris) visit the temple every year and it is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board maintains the shrine. A rail link from Udhampur to Katra (Katra, Jammu and Kashmir) is being built to facilitate pilgrimage.
Creator: unknown
Proper Name: Vaishno Devi Mandir
Date Built: unknown
Primary Deity: Vaishno Devi (Shakti)
Birth Location: Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir