Daksha, unhappy with his daughter Sati's marriage to Lord Shiva, refused to invite Shiva to the yagna he was performing. Relenting to Sati who wanted to visit her father, Shiva allowed his wife to go the yagna. There, Daksha insulted Shiva. Unable to bear her father's disrespect towards her husband, Sati immolated herself. Shiva, in his wrathful form of Veerabhadra, destroyed the yagna and killed Daksha.The ire and grief of Shiva, manifested...View more
It is believed that paying homage to the Goddess makes the devotee free from all the sins and wrongdoings. It is believed that the Goddess with grace her devotees with prosperity
Tuesdays and Fridays are considered auspicious in most Devi temples.
Navratri is an important festival in these temples.
The shrines are opened through out the year. It is better to avoid the extreme winters.
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Duration
8-9 days from Delhi |
| Most of the temples can be reached by road and ropeway trolleys. There is a 13 km trek from Vaishno Devi temple which can be done on foot, horses, palanquins or helicopter. |
Most of the temples can be reached by road and ropeway trolleys.
There is a 13 km trek from Vaishno Devi temple which can be done on foot, horses, palanquins or helicopter.
Most of these temples witness a steady flow of devotees during the peak season. On holidays and festival days a large number of devotees visit these shrines
Tuesdays and Fridays are considered auspicious in most Devi temples.
Navratri is an important festival in these temples.
The devotees are advised to wear light cotton clothing if travelling in summers.
During winter, heavy woollen wear will be required.
Comfortable canvas shoes or footwear are essential.
It is important to carry essential medicines, torches, walking stick etc. while doing the trek to Vaishno Devi.
Water bottles, light snacks, first aid kit should be carried in the day pack.
Those with serious medical problems, cardiac diseases, high blood pressure or asthma are advised against using stairs going to the shrines. They can avail ponies, palanquins or ropeway trolleys as available.
Climate depends on the area visiting. The summers in the country can be scorching with temperatures in the high thirties. In the northern plains and in the higher altitudes, the winters can be very cold with single digit temperatures. It is best to visit the temples after the monsoons between the months of August and November.
