The nurturing mother who bestows blessings and protection upon her devotees with boundless love and grace.
Vaishnavi Devi, one among the Saptamatha, is considered to be a manifestation of Durga and is known by different names like Mata Rani, Trikuta, etc. In Devi Bhagavata Purana she is referred to as Vishnupriya. Vaishnavi Devi is a powerful goddess who represents the three main aspects of the divine feminine: creation, preservation, and destruction. She is also seen as the embodiment of the divine energy of Vishnu, the preserver god.
There are other stories, that Vaishnavi Devi sought refuge in the Trikuta Hills to escape Bhairav Nath, a Tantric known for his seductive pursuit. These locations are now called Banganga (where the Ganga river is said to have sprung from an arrow), Charan Paduka (marked by her holy footprints), Ardha Kunwari (where she supposedly meditated for nine months in a cave), and Bhavan (her cave residence). There, she beheaded Bhairav Nath, and His head was abandoned up in the mountain, where Bhairav Nath temple stands today, while his body was left behind at the entrance of the cave. Vaishnavi Devi is mentioned in the Varaha Purana, Matsya Purana, and Markandeya Purana. There is also a legend that suggests Vaishnavi came out from Goddess Kaumari’s hand, seated on Garuda and holding a Shankha, Chakra, Gada, Khadga, bow and arrow. Devotees worshipping Vaishno Devi is a significant tradition for Hindus and is believed to bring spiritual fulfillment, blessings, and the fulfillment of wishes.