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Vaishno Devi

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A Shakti Peetha at Trikuta hills above Katra, Reasi district, where Sati's skull (right arm in some accounts) is said to have fallen. The Goddess is worshipped here as Vaishno Devi.

Key facts
LocationTrikuta hills above Katra, Reasi district
State/UT or countryJammu and Kashmir
FaithHindu
DeityThe Goddess as Vaishno Devi (Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati)
Part of Sati said to have fallen hereskull (right arm in some accounts)

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One of the most visited shrines in India; pilgrims walk or ride about 12 km from Katra. Managed by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.

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