Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan
The Holy Cave of the Mother Goddess
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About Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan
Nestled in the Trikuta hills, Mata Vaishno Devi is reached after a revered trek from Katra. The Maa is worshipped in the form of three natural pindis within the holy cave.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Aarti05:00
- Evening Aarti19:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Navratri
March–April & September–OctoberThe nine nights of the Goddess are the peak of pilgrimage; the Bhawan is decorated and crowds swell as devotees climb the Trikuta hills.
Navratri Mela
September–OctoberA grand fair organised by the shrine board with cultural programmes, processions and special aartis through the festive nights.
Diwali
October–NovemberThe entire trek route and the holy cave are illuminated, and devotees seek the Mother's blessings on the festival of lights.
Poojas & Sevas
Atka Aarti
The twice-daily aarti performed inside the holy cave before the three pindis, when the sanctum is closed to all but the priests.
Chandi Path / Havan
Recitation of the Durga Saptashati and fire offerings performed on behalf of devotees for protection and fulfilment of wishes.
Kanya Pujan
Worship of young girls as embodiments of the Devi, offered especially during Navratri.
Travel Guide
Address
Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, Trikuta Hills, Katra, Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir 182301
Nearest Airport
Jammu Airport (50 km)
Nearest Railway
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station (Katra)
Best Season
March to October; the climb is most comfortable in spring and autumn, with winters cold and occasionally snowbound.
Dress Code
Comfortable walking clothes and shoes for the trek; modest attire for darshan. Registration (yatra slip) is mandatory before starting.
How to reach
Reach Katra by train or road from Jammu, then trek roughly 13 km from Banganga to the Bhawan; ponies, palkis, battery cars and a helicopter service are available.
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