Pragya Kapoor Completes 14 km Yatra on Foot towards Vaishno Devi Temple Ahead of Diwali, Shares Experience

Pragya Kapoor is high on Diwali spirits, and she has kickstarted the season just right! The filmmaker embarked on a spiritual trip to the Vaishno Devi temple to seek blessings ahead of Diwali. What makes the moment ultra-special for her is the 14km yatra on foot! She took to her social media handle to share a few pictures from her trip, and also penned a note capturing her experience.

“They say the call comes from Mata Rani herself, and when she calls, you find the strength to make the journey. Starting the festive season in her presence, witnessing the morning Aarti at Vaishno Devi just before Diwali amidst so much devotion and light, was an experience words can barely capture. Truly blessed, and a memory I’ll hold onto forever. 🙏🏻🪔✨” she says.

Speaking about completing the 14km yatra on foot, she says that the experience tested her strength and brought her closer to her faith. Further, she also mentioned the significance of Banganga. “It is believed that Mata Vaishno Devi struck the rocky earth with her arrow to bring forth water for Hanuman to quench his thirst. The stream that emerged came to be known as Banganga. Baan meaning arrow and Ganga representing the sacred river. Halfway there! We reached Ardhkuwari, the sacred Garbh Joon cave. This is where the Devi meditated for nine months while escaping Bhairavnath.”

There are tired feet, but happy hearts and for Pragya, every bit of the exhaustion has felt worth it. “The morning brought the most special moment of our yatra, the darshan. The three Pindis, representing the divine forms of the three Goddesses – Lakshmi, Saraswati and Kali. After walking all those kilometres and finally standing at her Darbar, there was just one feeling, gratitude,” she concludes her note.

As she basks in the festive spirit of Diwali, her trip to Vaishno Devi stands as a reminder that some journeys are not just about reaching the destination, but they are about finding peace and a deeper connection with oneself.