New Delhi: Pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine near Katra will start from Sunday (August 16). The shrine board has allowed the Yatra with 2,000 pilgrims during the first week.

How old is Vaishno Devi Temple?

Certain geological studies indicate that the caves are a million year old.

What is the history of Vaishno Devi Temple?

Another legend says has it that more than 700 years ago, Vaishno Devi, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu, had taken a vow of celibacy. One day another god, Bhairon Nath, saw her and chased after her. During the chase, the goddess felt thirsty and shot an arrow into the earth from where a spring gushed out.