Vaishno Devi is one of the sacred Hindu temples. The cave of Vaishno Devi is built on the Trikuta mountain of Jammu. Every year lakhs of people reach here to visit the mother. But do you know that apart from Katra in India, there is also a Vaishno Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, which looks exactly like the ancient Vaishno Devi temple.
We all know that there are many temples and monasteries in Haridwar. Kumbh Mela is also held here every 12 years. People coming here do not return without seeing Vaishno Mata. This temple built near Har Ki Pauri of Haridwar is known as Siddha Peeth Vaishno Devi Temple. This temple was established in 1965 by Siddha Puyash Bal Brahmachari Karma Narayan Bhikshuk.
There are three goddesses in the temple
Three goddesses are seated in this divine temple. Mother Kali, Mother Lakshmi and Mother Saraswati. Apart from these, along with the statue of Tata, Shivling including Lord Krishna, Ram Lakhan Sita, Bajrang Bali, Ganesh Maharaj, Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi Mata, Saint Ravidas is also installed here. The way to the temple goes through tunnels and caves. The devotees get the blessings of the mother only by going through the steep stairs and the tunnel. (All photos credit: pexels.com)
When to visit Vaishno Devi Temple of Haridwar
Haridwar is situated on the banks of river Ganges. It is very hot and humid here. That’s why you can go here between October to March. The temple remains open for devotees from 8 in the morning till 8 in the night.
Places to visit around Vaishnodevi Temple
There are many places worth visiting around Vaishnodevi Temple. If you are coming here, you must visit Bhairavnath Temple, Rasayan Cave, Amitashreewal Caves and Sanjhi Chhat.
How to reach Vaishnodevi Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple is located in Jagdish Nagar of Jwalpur in Haridwar. This place is 5 km away from Haridwar Railway Station. You will get buses from Kashmere Gate in Delhi to reach here. If you want to go by flight, then Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport. Its total distance from the temple is 44 km. You can reach Vaishno Devi Temple by taking a taxi or cab from the airport.