There are numerous stories associated with Mata Vaishno Devi. One of the stories is that of Vaishno Devi meeting Sri Ram as a child. The popular belief is that Mata was born to a childless couple in South India after several years of penance. The couple while praying to Mother Goddess had promised that they would fulfil all the wishes of the child. A baby girl child was born to the childless couple and she was named Trikuta. From a very young age, Trikuta showed high spiritual inclination and was an ardent devotee of Srihari Vishnu. When she reached adulthood, she asked her parents’ permission to meditate by the sea. During this period, Sri Ram was searching for Mata Sita and He reached the seashore where Trikuta was meditating. Vaishnavi told Sri Ram that she had already chosen Him as her husband. Sri Ram told her that He was already married and therefore could not marry. Sri Ram could not ignore the austerities undertaken by Trikuta and promised her that He will marry h...

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Rupees 5 coins bearing the images of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the 25th anniversary of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The back side of the coin bears in the center a picture of Vaishno Devi, with the inscription ‘Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’ in Devnagri along the upper arc and in English along the lower arc. This is perhaps the first time that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a coin bearing the image of a Hindu deity. Reason For The Popularity Of Vaishno Devi The popularity of Vaishno Devi, one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites, can be attributed to several factors: Religious Significance: Vaishno Devi is believed to be the manifestation of the Hindu Goddess Mahalakshmi. Devotees visit the shrine to seek her blessings and fulfillment of their wishes. The religious significance attached to the shrine draws millions of devotees each year. Mythological Importance: The legend associated with Vaishno D...