Vaishno Devi Temple, Hindu temple in Trikuta Mountains, Katra, India
The Vaishno Devi Temple stands at 1,585 meters elevation in the Trikuta Mountains, featuring three natural rock formations representing different manifestations of the goddess.
The temple management traces back to 1846 when Maharaja Gulab Singh established the Dharmarth Trust to oversee religious sites in the region.
The temple houses three principal deities representing Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswati, with devotees performing ritual foot washing using water from Banganga River.
Pilgrims can reach the temple through a 13-kilometer trek from Katra or opt for helicopter services to Sanjichhat, reducing the walking distance significantly.
The temple generates annual revenues of approximately 16 million dollars from devotee offerings, making it one of northern India's most prosperous religious institutions.
Location: Katra
Elevation above the sea: 1,584.96 m
GPS coordinates: 33.03000,74.94806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
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