Vaishno Devi Temple Katra - Manifestation Of The Hindu Mother Goddess Durga - Jammu and Kashmir - India

Vaishno Devi Mandir also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi is a holy pilgrimage destination for the Hindus, located in the folds of three-peaked mountain Trikuta, 12 km away from Katra in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. More than 10 million pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi Temple every year.

Address: Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir - 182301
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Visiting Hours: 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Phone No (Official): +91-1991-232367, +91-1991-232238, +91-1991-234053
Photography: Not Allowed
Nearest Railway Station: Katra Railway Station
Important festivals: Navratri, Durga Puja
Architecture: Cave Temple
Altitude: 5200 feet
Best time to Visit: Throughout the Year
Lanuages: Hindi, English

The temple of Vaishno Devi is dedicated to Vaishnavi, the human manifestation of Goddess Shakti. Within the temple is the deity in the form of a five and half feet tall rock with three Pindies or heads. The Goddess Mata Vaishno Devi's abode is in 100 feet long cave with a narrow opening. The holy cold and crystal clear water washes the lotus feet of the Mata's "Pindian". There are three natural pindies representing Maha Sarswati, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Kali, which represent creative, preservative, and destructive aspects of the Super Power. Shri Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the oldest shrine of India, located at a height of 5300 feet on the holy Trikuta Hills of the Shivalik Hill Range. The Holy cave is 13 Kms from the Base Camp Katra. As the walk begins one can notice the scenic beauty and beautiful landscape around them. It is a very enchanting and spiritually uplifting experience as devotees constantly chant “Jai Mata Di” during their walk which gives a magical effect. 'Vaishnavi' means the one who is related to lord "Vishnu''. Goddess Vaishnavi is the manifestation of the collective spiritual strengths of Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati.

The temple of Goddess Vaishno Devi is one of the major and sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Parvati or Goddess Shakti, the Divine Consort of Lord Shiva.Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most visited and religious place to be. It is situated on the hills of Himalayan range and is quite near to Jammu city. It is a pilgrimage where all religious people go and make their wishes. Near Jammu around 80 km, there is a place called Katra. Katra is the last stoppage where buses leave the visitors. From that place the visitors are supposed to go to the Temple of Vaishno Devi either on foot or they can hire horses or helicopter for the purpose. It is said that one can only visit the sacred cave of Vaishno Devi temple only when the Goddess herself wants them to and beckons them. If you are reading this, probably this is your call for making the holiest trip of your life.An estimated 10 million pilgrims visit the temple every year making it the second most visited religious place in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Online Helicopter Booking

www.maavaishnodevi.org is the only official website of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Katra (SMVDSB) and any other website claiming to have been authorized by the SMVDSB is fake and not recognized by the SMVDSB for any bookings/travel related issues.

Official website of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Online Helicopter Booking Service


For any further query you may kindly contact at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Website: www.maavaishnodevi.org

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Entry Fee And Other Charges For Visit Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Pilgrims don't have to pay any entry fees for a visit at the Vaishno Devi Temple. However you can donate or pay by your own wish for any poojas that you wish to do in the Temple of Maa Vaishno Devi. Photography and Videography are not allowed but if you want some photos or videos needed permission the temple board.

Timing For Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Vaishno Devi Temple open All days of the week and Open in Morning 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Evening 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

At the temple there are “aarti” being performed twice a day, once in the morning and next in the evening during sunset. Pilgrims are not allowed during this time inside the cave and have to wait till it gets over. All the devotees who visit here make some offerings to the goddess is in turn by the shrine board is used for improvements on various kinds of facilities of pilgrims.

Best Time To Visit Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

One Can visit Vaishno Devi temple at any time of the year, but avoid planning Vaishno Devi tours in winter season as it is extremely tough due to the excessive snowfall. Vaishno Devi temple can be visited all through the year. However, May to July and the festivals of Chaitra and Sharad-Ashwin attract most number of visitors. December and January is the time for snowfall.

Tourist Attractions Near Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Bhairon Mandir, Paduka Temple, Banganga Temple, Sanjhi Chhat, Raghunath Temple, Dera Baba Banda, Shiv Khori are other mejor attractions near Vaishno Devi Temple Katra. Amarnath, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Leh and Ladakh are other places to see near Katra.

Shopping Near Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

The main shopping places are Bhawan, Sanjichhat, Adhkuwari, Katra bus stand and at Vaishnavi Temple. Pilgrims buy prasad from shops maintained by the Temple Shrine Board. Saris and shawls offered to the goddess can also be bought from here. Gold and silver coins with the images of the Pindies embossed on them, chunnis (stoles), coconuts and bangles can also be bought from here.

Restaurants Near Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Mineral water and snacks like biscuits, cold drinks, tea, coffee and milk are available along the way up the hill at refreshment units run by the Shrine Board. Here is the list of some famous and popular Restaurants which are very closed from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra.

Madhuban
Near Main Chowk, Hotel Chinar Jammu Road
3.0 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Punjabi Haveli
Katra Jammu Road
3.2 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Sagar Ratna, Katra
Near the bus stand
3.4 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

prem lahori vaishno dhaba.
ban ganga road. katra
3.4 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Pooja Vaishno Dhaba
1st Street, Main Bazar
2.9 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

PREM VAISHNO DHABA
Main Bazar, Katra Vaishno Devi
3.8 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Kens Food Planet
Kashmir Road Unit of Jewel Hospitality and Entertainment Near Main Chowk
3.8 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Magotra food court
Vaishno Devi bhawan
4.1 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Hotels Near Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Here is the list of some famous and popular Hotels which are very closed from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra.

Hotel JMK International
Railway Road , Katra, Vaishno Devi
2.7 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Hotel Bali Resorts
Reasi Road, Vaishnodevi, Katra
2.7 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Hotel Ishan 3.0 Star Hotel
Near Police Station, Bus Stand (Circular Rd), Katra
2.8 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Hotel Nek Katra
Kashmir Road, Katra
2.9 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Jai Ma Inn Hotels 3.0 Star Hotel
Kashmir Road , Vaishno Devi, Katra
2.9 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Hotel Shreedhar Niwas
Opposite Multiplex Mall, Near Post Office , Jammu Road, Katra
2.9 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Hotel Shree Hari Niwas 3.0 Star Hotel
Opp ICICI Bank, Katra
3.0 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

Hotel Tridev
, Katra Bus Stand, Katra
3.0 km from Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

How to Reach Vaishno Devi Temple Katra

By Air:

The nearest airport to reach Katra and Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is Jammu. There are daily flight available which connects Jammu from Delhi, Srinagar and Leh (Ladakh).

By Rail:

The nearest railway station from Katra is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station.

By Road:

Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is accessible by a steep 13-km trek from the holy town of Katra. Katra is a known town at the foot of the Trikuta hills and is known as the starting point of Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra. One can hire porters and ponies at Katra for the yatra.

By Helicopter:

The Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has also commenced air taxi and helicopter services between Jammu, Katra and Sanjichat, in order to further facilitate devotees. These services, of course, are subject to weather conditions in that area.

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