History of Vaishno Devi Dham
It is believed that in Treta Yuga, there was terror of evil forces on earth. Earth Goddess Bhumi took the help of Trimurti to save herself. But Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati also did not have powers, after which the three together brought Vaishno Devi to this earth. After many battles, the goddess conquered the evil and stayed on earth to protect the earth.
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Basically Mata Vaishno Devi temple is present in Katra, Jammu, where thousands of people visit the court of Mata Vaishno Devi every year. However, it is impossible for many people to reach here. Keeping this in mind, Jai Trust, under the leadership of its trustee Mr. JC Chaudhary, purchased the property in 2003 to build Mata Vaishno Devi temple on the holy land of Lord Krishna. After which they completed the construction of the huge and beautiful Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Vrindavan in May 2010.
Feature of the temple
The specialty of this temple is the huge statue of Maa Vaishno Devi. The Goddess is wearing a red saree and is decorated with ornaments and weapons in a very grand manner. The Goddess is sitting on her royal vehicle lion, next to her is a huge statue of Lord Hanuman, who is sitting on his knees. The best part is that all these statues are present on the roof of the temple.
A dispensary and library have been built for the pilgrims at Vaishno Devi Dham in Vrindavan. Apart from this, there are also two dharamshalas for the stay of the devotees coming here. The main hall is for meditation, and next to it is the yoga hall.
Temple entry fee and Aarti timings
There is no entry fee to enter this temple. The temple timings are from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It is open on all days of the week. The cave timings are from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The best time to visit Vaishno Devi Dham is between October to March.
The Aarti timings are as follows: Mangal Aarti at 6:00 am, Shringar Aarti at 7:00 am, Bhog Aarti at 1:00 pm, Shringar Aarti at 7:00 pm and Shayan Aarti at 8:00 pm. Please note that the timings may change due to various reasons, so do check the timings once before visiting.
How to reach Vaishno Devi Dham Temple?
The address of Vaishno Devi Dham is – Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Chhatikara. To go you can see the options given below: –
- Mathura Junction (MTJ) is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 10 km from the temple. You can reach this temple by rickshaw or car from the railway station.
- Chhatikara is a popular tourist spot in Vrindavan. Auto fares are not high; rickshaws are available from Mathura for Rs. 30.
- If you are going from Delhi, you can take a bus or a private cab according to your budget and choice. The bus fare from Delhi is not more than Rs 200 per passenger.
