Overview
- Primary deity
- Vaishno Devi
- Location
- Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
- Pilgrimage base
- Katra
- Darshan focus
- Three natural Holy Pindies
Temple summary
The pilgrimage culminates at the Holy Cave at Bhawan, where darshan is centred on three natural rock formations known as the Holy Pindies.
History
Verified fact: There are no conventional statues or idols inside the Holy Cave; darshan is of the three natural Holy Pindies.
Significance
Katra serves as the principal base for the pilgrimage to the Holy Cave.
Temple timings and darshan
Sacred tradition: The Shrine Board associates the three Pindies with Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati.