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Vaishno Devi Story – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Story

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Vaishno Devi story begins when Mother Goddess Shakti appeared to annihilate the demons on earth who were spreading and encouraging Adharma. Story of Vaishno Devi has it that Mother Goddess Kali, Saraswati and Lakshmi appeared together at a holy spot. From the unimaginable light that they generated appeared a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. This was Ma Vaishno Devi.




She was then born as the daughter of Ratankar and his wife in South India. The happy couple named her Vaishnavi. From a young age, Vaishnavi was highly spiritual and longed to merge with Srihari Vishnu. Her presence on earth made all living beings happy. The spot she resided became heaven.


Years passed by. Vaishnavi then met Bhagvan Sri Ram during his exile period. They both immediately realized each other. She desired to be merged with Srihari Vishnu.


But Bhagvan Sri Ram asked her to continue her austerities and promised her that she will get the opportunity to merge with Him during Kali Yuga. Sri Ram told her that when he will appear as Kalki in Kali Yuga; She will then merge with Him.


Sri Ram then asked Goddess to setup her abode in Trikuta Hills. He asked her to remain there during the most difficult period of Kali Yuga and spread Dharma.


Goddess Vaishno Devi represents Mother Goddess on Earth during Kali Yuga – the present era. She guides and helps her devotees. She is the representative of Mother Goddess on earth.

Vaishno Devi Story ? Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Story ~ Hindu Blog

Vaishno Devi is open for pilgrims throughout the year, but the best time to undertake the journey is between the months of March and October. A lot of pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi between these months as the weather is cool and pleasant, but maximum visitors plan their trip during the Navratras.
[h=4]Off Season[/h] During the winters from November to February, the temperature reaches sub-zero levels and we recommend only the physically fit to visit at that time. The upside is that this is the time when the skies open up and Katra and the surrounding areas are cloaked in snow.
 
It is a Devi temple, with Durga as the main deity. There is a shiva linga. There is statue of Kali and Lakshmi.
 
I would so love to visit Mata Vaishno Devi's temple! Usually amsas of divine shakti seem to be manifestations of Sati Devi, but Vaishno Devi's story is a bit different! She seems to be amshas of all of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati and wanted to merge and become one with Sri Rama! (I have a belief that Sri Rama is a combined amsha of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma after reading about Triprayar Sri Rama Temple posted by PJ ji and Mata Vaishno Devi who is an amsha of all 3 devis wanted to merge into this Sri Rama proves this).

I always got fascinated by temples in Himalayas - I always wanted to visit Kedar, Muktinath, Jwalamukhi and Vaishno Devi temples! In order to get the spiritual mood and aura into the house, I have an idea to blow up a picture of either of these temples amidst the serene snow-clad mountains and have the wall-sized picture mounted as a 'mural' in the living room! Some day...

It is said Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the 7 sisters that hid in the Himalayas after an asura tried to attack them. It seems that flames burning in the form of 'diyas' in this place eternally came to be worshiped as these shaktis!

Thanks for posting about Mata Vaishno Devi, the great goddess!

JAI MATA DI!
 
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