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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
Located at a height of 5300 feet on holy Trikuta Hills. The holy cave shrine of Mata Vasihnodevi Ji is one of the most popular Shrines of the country. The Goddess Vaishnodevi's abode is in a 100 feet long cave with a narrow opening. The holy Ganga's cold and crystal clear water washes the lotus feet of the mata's'Pindian'. There are three natrual pindies of Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi and Mahakali which represent creative, preservative and destructive aspects of the divine energy.It is an ancient shrine whose reference is found in the Vedas and other ancient scriptures.Previously the Shrine had only one natural entry cave,but now two more exit caves have been constructed. This shrine is 13 kms away from Katra town.
