Vaishno Devi Temple

Vaishno Devi temple in Kashmir, the Vaishno Devi Temple of Haridwar is marked by tunnels and caves that lead to the inner sanctum containing the shrine of Goddess Vaishno Devi. The divine temple houses three deities - Lakshmi, Kaali and Saraswati. The Vaishno Devi Temple in Haridwar is a frequently visited site, both by religious devotees and nature lovers because of the stunning view of the surrounding landscape.

Apart from its architecture and tunnels, this temple bears no resemblance to the original Vaishno Devi Temple. After climbing a flight of steep stairs and crawling through a narrow tunnel, the devotees are blessed with the sight of the idol of Maa Vaishno Devi and the replicas of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is widely believed that the Vaishno Devi Temple of Haridwar was constructed in the memory of Trikuta, a devotee of Lord Ram. She prayed to him so devotedly that he agreed to marry her in his last earthy carnation. This is also one of the Shakti Peethas temple.

Best Time to Visit
Since Haridwar is nestled on the banks of Ganges, summers are hot and humid here, so the best time to visit the temple would be between October-March. The Vaishno Devi temple remains open for the devotees from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. on all days.

How to Reach Vaishno Devi Temple in Haridwar
From Haridwar railway station head towards Nirmala Chhwani Road and turn left at north-west on Purusharthi market road, turn right at Surendra Provision Store towards bypass road and Pass by Mela Hospital on the right and at 3.2 Km continue onto the roundabout take the second exit at 1.4 Km and turn right at 170 m, and turn right At 170 m, turn left, at 36 m turn left at 7m and turn right at the 19 m and you will find the Vaishno Devi Temple on the right. This is totally 5.1 Kms from the railway station and takes 9 minutes to reach. From the railway station one can either take taxis or buses to reach the temple.

Places to Visit in Haridwar

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.