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Vaishno Devi Yatra: Quick Facts

Important temples:The holy cave of Mata Vaishno Devi, Adkuwari,Charan Paduka, Bhairon Mandir

Location : The holy cave is located in the folds of three mountains called Trikuta , at an altitude of

5,200ft, in north-western Himalaya.

Distance: 12 km NE of katre, 62km NE of Jammu

Route from Jammu: NH1A to dormel; district road to Katra; trek to Vaishno Devi.

Timings: The shrine is open roundthe-lock throughout the year. The cave is closed for darshan

for 2 hrs, for aarti at sunrise and sunset.

Related info: There is no fee for darshan. But special darshan is possible in the Shraddha Suman

Vishesh Puja Aarti. As the cave has very limited space, only five people are allowed to participate in

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this aarti for a payment of Rs 11,000. Reservations can be made at the Niharika Complex, Katra

(see Fact File), or through the website (maavaishnodevi. org). Daily havans are performed near the

cave. A family of five can participate by paying Rs 5,100. This havan can also be done in the name

of devotees if they send the requisite amount through procedures specied on the website (Rs 1,100

for ve persons). Prasad is sent by post.

Offerings: The main offerings inside the holy cave are red chunnis, saris, silver or gold ornaments,

dry fruits and owers. Sweets and food items arent allowed inside the cave. If you are carrying a

coconut, you need to deposit it at a counter in the main waiting hall, against a slip. After puia, a

coconut can be reclaimed from another counter after darshan. No coconuts are allowed to be broken

near the holy cave. Pilgrims generally take a bath before darshan. Bathing facilities are available

near the cave. The most important festivals at the shrine are: Chaim Navaratra (Mar-Apr) and

Sharad Navaratra (Sep Oct) when the Shat Chandi Yagna is organiml to! peace and the prosperity

of mankind. Diwali h also celebrated with great fervour

Where to stay: In Katra, yatris also have the option of staying at one of the many private hotels there.

Prices vary from day to day and rates are negotiable. There are many options provides by Maa

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, JKTDC and IRCTC.

Where to eat: Vegetarian food is available in Katra and all along the route. The Shrine Board runs

no- profit, no-loss food counters at the Bhavan. Smoking and drinking are prohibited during the

entire yatra.

When to go: The yatra is open through the year. Peak crowds are seen in May, June and July, and

during the festive period of the Navamtras (Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct). Year end/ New Year vacations in

December also) witness huge number of devotees there.

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Maa Vaishno Devi Yatra Darshan Package ABOUT TEMPLE A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages

of our times. Popular the world over as Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the

Mother who fulfills whatever Her children wish for, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy Cave located in

the folds of the three peaked mountain named Trikuta (pronounced as Trikoot). The Holy Cave attracts millions

of devotees every year - the number of Yatris visiting the Holy Shrine annually now exceeds ten million. This is

due to the unflinching faith of the devotees who throng the Shrine from all parts of India and abroad. The Holy

Cave of the Mother is situated at an altitude of 5200 ft. The Yatris have to undertake a trek of nearly 12 km

from the base camp at Katra. Darshans are open round the clock throughout the year. At the culmination of

their pilgrimage, the yatries are blessed with the Darshans of the Mother Goddess inside the Sanctum

Sanctorum- the Holy Cave. These Darshans are in the shape of three natural rock formations called the

Pindies. There are no statues or idols inside the Cave.

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