Katra
The journey to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji starts with the Call of Mata. It is not only a belief but also a strong experience of one and all that the Divine Mother sends a call to her children. And once a person receives it, wherever he is, is bound to visit the Mother to receive Her unbounded love and blessings. A popular slogan in the local folklore beautifully expresses it- Maan Aap Bulandi – which means that The Mother Herself Calls! It is also a matter of experience by almost all those who visit the Holy Shrine that upon the Call of Mata, a person needs to just take one step and leave the rest to Her and his journey gets completed with Her divine blessings. Simultaneously, it is also believed that unless there is a call or Bulawa no one can visit the Shrine or have Her blessings, howsoever high or mighty one may be.
NEARBY PLACES
MATA VAISHNO DEVI
The Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is an enchanting journey where Mata Vaishnavi had spent some time.
CHARAN PADUKA
The place where the imprints of Mata’s pious feet are believed to be imprinted on a rock slab
DARSHAN DWAR
The entry gate to the track is around 1 km from the bus stand at a point known as Darshani Deodhi (meaning entrance) or Darshani Darwaza.
BAN GANGA
After the Police Check Post and Yatra Parchi Check Post, the pilgrims reach a small bridge under which flows Banganga, the legendary river
BHAIRO MANDIR
The Bhairon Temple remained ignored prior to take over of the holy Shrine by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the year 1986.
SANJHI CHHAT HELIPAD
Helicopters fly to Sanjhi Chhat Helipad for Vaishno Devi Temple.
KATRA CITY
Katra Town, lying in the foot of Trikuta Mountains, 48 kms. from Jammu.
TRIKUTA PARVAT
It is situated 10 km away from Deoghar on the way to Dumka. There are three main peaks on the hill which is why it is called Trikutachal.
GEETA MANDIR
After Banganga, the devotees come across towards beautiful temple Shree Geeta Bhawan which is extremely beautiful and worth watching.
Top Places To Visit In Katra
Ban Ganga Temple
Located about 3 km from Katra, this temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples and holds great significance. It is believed that Goddess Durga had halted here to take rest while heading to the Trikuta Hills. As she was resting there, her attention was caught by a langur who was lying there thirsty.
Bagh-E-Bahu
Situated about 45 km from Katra, Bagh-e-bahu is a unique place and is at the top of the list of places to visit in Katra and its surroundings. Many devotees choose this place to relax after visiting the holy temples and shrines in Katra. One of the most popular gardens located in Jammu.
Shivkhori Cave
Shivkhori is a natural cave that is about 200 meters long and only a meter in width, with a ceiling of 2 to 3 meters in height. Only one or two people can walk in a file in this cave and at the end of it, there is a Shiva Linga which is also naturally formed.
Other Details
- Location : Jammu
- Date : 05 Apr 2021