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History
It is believed that the Vaishno Devi severed the head of Bhairon Nath and tossed it to the adjacent hill of Trikuta. Bhairon realized his mistakes before dying and asked Mata Vaishno Devi for forgiveness. The goddess not only gave forgiveness but also blessed him with being worshipped by the devotees who would come seeking her blessing at the Bhawan.
Architecture
Activities
- Take a cable car ride - Devotees need to take a 5-10 minutes cable car ride to reach this temple
- Pay offerings - Pay offerings to Bhairavnath, and thereby complete the yatra of Mata Vaishno Devi.
Tips for visiting
- One should not carry any camera, as photography is prohibited
- No alcohol is permitted in the region of Katra.
- Only vegetarian food is served in the town.
- Visitors must maintain silence and respect the traditions of the temple.
- You need to take a one-way ropeway ride to the Bhairon Mandir.
Best time to visit
Katra can be visited all year round, however, the best time to visit is between March and October. The temperature during this time is pleasant and cool.
Nearby Atractions
- Shalimar Park
- Banganga Temple
- Chintamani Dharamshala
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Spiritual Growth Center
- Vaishno Devi Temple Katra
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Ardh Kuwari Market- A popular market where you will find a range of items from religious souvenirs, to ethnic cane baskets, jewelry, etc.
- Lavanya Shopping Complex- It houses a range of items from traditional Kashmiri artifacts to walnut wood carvings and the famous Kashmiri Chilies.
- Katra Main Bazaar- This marketplace houses a range of items from, clothes to food items, to dry fruits like almonds, walnuts, berries, etc, all at affordable prices.
Nearby Hotels
- WelcomeHotel by ITC
- Lemon Tree Hotel
- The White Hotel
- Hotel The Royal Krishna
Interesting Facts About Bhairo Baba Temple
- It is believed that the Vaishno Devi severed the head of Bhairon Nath and tossed it to the adjacent hill of Trikuta. Bhairon realized his mistakes before dying and asked Mata Vaishno Devi for forgiveness.
- The goddess not only gave forgiveness but also blessed him with being worshipped by the devotees who would come seeking her blessing at the Bhawan.
