Best Season The Yatra to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is open through

Offerings towards the Shrine can be made either in cash or through demand drafts or cheques

The Bhairon Temple remained ignored prior to take over of the holy Shrine by Shri Mata Vaishno De

Sanji Chhat is a delightful little plateau two and a half kilometers short of the Holy Shri

The management of the Yatra and the governance and administration of the Shrine is done by the Sh

A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holie

• Tenders Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board, Katra

The most important activity that a pilgrim has to undertake on reaching Katra is getting

The Holy Bhawan houses the Sanctum Sanctorum – the Holy cave which is the ultimate destination of

Kashmir Valley

For the convenience of the Yatries, a number of halls have been provided at at Adhkuwari, S

The 'Aarti' of the Goddess is performed twice a day first time in the morning just before the sun

The Trikuta Mountain where the Shrine is located and the Holy Cave is the gateway to the dimensio

Directory of Key Personnel and Departments :

Latest News, Ongoing events and Upcoming Events related news will be published here for the visit

Adhkawari 

Banganga 

Bhawan 

Bhagwati Stuti

Durga Vandana

All the services have been releasing with the quota and updated service for the pilgrims and quot

Public Notice:  In

Notice: Fake advertisements/appointment Order-  It has come

Considering that many yatries would like to leave behind their excess luggage in Katra befo

It is also generally believed that the Pandavs were the first to build the temples at Kol K

While various versions of the origin and legend of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji are prevalent,

Batote

Raghunath Temple

Before proceeding for the trek, obtain a Yatra slip from Yatra Registration Counter, near bus sta

Rented Accommodation

Passengers using Air as a mode of travel have necessarily to break their journey at Jammu and fro

Many nationalized and private banks have their branches at Katra.

Walking for 12-13 Kms. can be arduous and tiring for those not used to it.

For yatries who wish to carry with them mementos of the great pilgrimage, the Shrine Board

The Holy cave is situated at a height of 5200 ft above sea level.

While no specific medical certificate is needed to undertake the Yatra, those suffering fro

Refreshment Units (View Points)  

The Shrine Board has constructed Shelter sheds at various places along the track.

For the benefit of the pilgrims, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board provides clean, well maintai

The constant endeavour of the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board is to keep augmenting the facili

The 12 Km. Long track to the Holy Shrine is a long and tedious climb for most of the yatries.

Keeping in View the increased influx of pilgrims and the inconvenience they faced due to the move

Before 30th August, 1986 i.e.

Prior to the take over of the Shrine by the Shrine Board, the scene in the area encompassin

The Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji was taken over by Shri Mata

The management of the Yatra and the governance and administration of the Shrine is done by

Donation in kind broadly comprise two types.

Offerings and donations are the mainstay of the income of the Shrine Board.

Keeping in view the persistent demand and religious sentiments of the Yatries and taking in

On persistent demand from yatries and taking into consideration the sentiments involved, a system

The Devas and Asuras were engaged in continuous war with each other with no signs of its abetting

As per the known stories derived from the Shrimad Devi Bhagwat Puran, Shumbha and Nishumbha

Hayagriva, meaning one with the horse's neck, was the son of 'Kashyap Prajapati'.

As per the ancient literatures and as contained in Shrimad Bhagwat and other religious books, the

After Vritrasura had been killed all the saints and sages feeling guilty of their dubious d

Mahishasura the demon was born as a union of Rambha and a she buffalo (Mahishi) and consequ

At the beginning of time there was only the primeal ocean all around.

Amongst the many legends associated with the Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, is that of Lord R

Spiritual Growth Center ( SGC ) Aimed to provide a facility for Shrine Board Staff/ Pilgrims.