Langar Seva
The Board operates free Langar at Tarakote, Sanjhichhat and Bhairon ji for pilgrims round the clock.
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Donations
Donations are the mainstay of Income to provide facilities for Pilgrims and support Welfare Initiatives.
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About Shrine
The management of the Yatra and the governance and administration of the Shrine is looked after by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, popularly called the Shrine Board. The Board was set up in August 1986 under the provisions of The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1988. The main objective of the Act was to provide for better management and governance of the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and its endowments including the appurtenant lands and buildings.
The Board comprises of a Chairman & not more than 10 members.
The Lt. Governor of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir by virtue of his office is the ex-officio Chairman of the Board. He nominates nine members in the Board at the policy making level. The Board discharge its duty through a Chief Executive Officer who is assisted by Officers deputed from Government of J&K and various Area Heads and Functional Heads.
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Accommodation
Shrine Board offers Rooms & Dormitories at Jammu, Katra, Bhawan, Adhkuwari and Sanjhichhat.
Yatra Registration
A pilgrim has to get registered for the Yatra & collect RFID based Yatra Access Card.
Travel
Pilgrims can travel from Katra to Bhawan or can use facilities of Helicopter or Battery Cars.
Poojan
Havan/Poojan is performed daily by the Priests in the Yagyashala with chanting of Mantras.
Attka Aarti
Aarti is performed twice a day once in the morning and again in the evening infront of Holy Cave, attended by devotees .
Bhawan-Bhairo Ropeway
The aerial ropeway from the Bhawan to Bhairon ji mandir is fully operational. The operating times are 9 am to 5 pm.
Shardiya Navratra
Shardiya Navaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship the nine forms of the Goddess Shakti or Durga
