MATA VAISHNODEVI MANDIR The Goddess of Trikuta parvat

The ennobling tenets of casteless oneness, and all are equal before the MOTHER are quite apparent and come to life at the beginning of the trek, here at Karta itself. Hundreds of yatris start from here almost everyday with red banners in their hands hoisted jauntily, and uttering 'Jai Mata di' - glory of the- MOTHER, wrapped themselves fully in woolen clothes. Troughout the- trek commendable spirit of unity exists, and the yatris make brief stops at several places fear visiting temples held dear to the MOTHER. And the entire route is clotted with many such visit-worthy shrines. They also indicate the route- taken by Vaishnodevi, when chased by that dreadful demon. At Hasali, there is the famous temple Bhumika, where that pious brahmin lived, and to whom the Mother appeared first. They halt for a while. Again they continue from Darshani Darwaza, the holy place deemed very dear to the- Mother. Here free meal to every piligrim is given and it is called Langar. In the community feeding - all are equal, and given uniform treatment in serving food etc. Yatris in their onward and return journeys too get here free and sumptuous meal.

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