Vaishno Devi
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Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of The Hindu Mother Goddess, Devi. The words "Maa" and "Mata" are commonly used in India for mother, and thus are often heavily used in connection with Vaishno Devi. Goddess Vaishnavi was formed from the combined energies of Goddess Parvati/Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati.
Vaishno Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Katra at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian State of Jammu.
The Temple is a Trek of 13Km from Base camp of Katra to Bhavan and various modes like Pony, Helicopter and ropeway are now available for the ease of devotees, however it is still recommended to climb the trek by foot.
Ever since the inception of Shrine Board in 1986, the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi has witnessed an ever-increasing number of devotees. The Yatra that stood at 13.96 Lakhs in the year 1986, increased to 104.95 lakhs (10.4 Million) in the year 2012, 93.24 Lakhs in the year 2013, 78.03 Lakhs in the year 2014, 77.76 Lakhs in the year 2015, 77.23 Lakhs in the year 2016 and 85.87 Lakhs in the year 2018.
Tourists and pilgrims can avail the free of charge dharamshala facility available around the main shrine area. Payment of a nominal sum for the upkeep of the dharamshala is appreciated, but not imposed. Hotels and guests houses are available in sufficient numbers at the base camp in Katra. Make sure you make prior bookings, more so, if you are making a trip during peak season between April to September.
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Fresh Snowfall, welcoming new year 2021
The cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra received snowfall. It received season's first snowfall on December 27. Pilgrims cheered as fresh snow spell landscape turned milky white. Jai Mata Di !!! Nearby Hill station Patnitop about 100 km from Jammu near Katra Visuals after receiving fresh snowfall.
Admin - 2021-01-02 01:25:26
Best time to travel to Vaishno Devi Ji
Yatra is opened throughout the year. It depends on personal choice, based on summer greenery, winter snow clad mountains or rainy season with lot of water flowing in rivers.
Summer time - March to June is best. Rainy season time - July to September. Not so Hot not so cold - October to November. Winter time - December to February.
March to June and September to December are peak seasons and July to September is lean season when you will find less rush and good priced hotel stays.
General Questions regarding Yatra to Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine, follow below link
https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/faq_helpdesk.aspx
Admin - 2020-12-21 00:48:27
Covid-19 restrictions for VaishnoDevi Ji Yatra
as of Dec 18, 2020
For upto date information follow - https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/onlineservices/login.aspx
Yatries coming from outside J&K are advised to carry COVID-19 test negative certificate from an ICMR approved Laboratory/testing facility.****Online Yatra Registration, SSVP, Accommodation, Battery Car and Helicopter booking for Yatries is available****
1. Only those pilgrims who have registered Online will be allowed.
2. It is mandatory for the pilgrims to use ‘Arogya Setu’ Application on their Mobile Phones.
3. Only Asymptomatic pilgrims will be allowed to undertake the yatra.
4. Use of ‘Face Mask / Face Covers’ are mandatory.
5. Compulsory Covid-19 Antigen testing for the pilgrims coming from outside Jammu & Kashmir.
6. Pilgrims from District falling under Red Zones shall also undergo Covid-19 Testing and allowed to proceed only when the result is ‘Negative’.
7. Pilgrims should wash their hands and feet frequently with soap & water and before entering the Sanctum Sanctorum.
8. Pilgrims are required to maintain physical distancing of six feet at all times.
9. Touching of Statues / Idols is not allowed.
10. No Mats / Blankets will be provided.
11. Face Masks / Covers, Gloves shall be properly disposed off by the pilgrims at the assigned / designated dustbins.
12. Spitting is strictly prohibited.
13. Pilgrims shall furnish their contactable details wherever asked by the officials on duty.
14. Pilgrims are advised not to stay at Bhawan after Darshans.
15. Persons above 60 years of age, person with comorbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home.
Maximum 05 nos. of Helicopter seats, one Room/05 dormitory beds, 05 Attka, one transaction of SSVP and one Poojan (Rs.11000) can be booked by a user from one Credit/Debit card in a calendar month. If a devotee books more than prescribed limit by using multi user ID and Multi Debit/Credit Cards (i.e. carries out multiple transactions more than prescribed limit from the same credit /debit card), SMVDSB reserves the right to cancel one or all the services booked with out any prior notice and refund thereof. Besides it also invites legal action.
Admin - 2020-12-21 00:45:11
How to book your travel to Vaishno Devi Ji
Trains booking site - https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
Flights to Jammu
https://www.airvistara.com/in/en/flight-booking
https://www.goindigo.in
https://www.spicejet.com
http://www.airindia.in
https://www.airasia.com/en/gb
https://www.goair.in
Admin - 2020-12-20 22:32:21
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FOR JAMMU, KATRA – J&K (INDIA)
Dated-Jan 1, 2018
Disclaimer – We take no responsibility for correctness of these numbers as they may change with time. Please use them on your own. These numbers may be very handy when traveling.
Jammu STD Code – 0191
Katra STD Code – 1991
(Dial above number before dialing local number (example 2459777) You dial – 01912459777
Jammu
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Phone Number for Police Stations
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Bagh-e-Bahu 2459777
Bus Stand 2575151
Railway Station 2472870
SSP City 2561578
SP City North 2547038
SP South 2433778
Indian Air Lines
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City Office 2542735
Air Port 2430449
Jet Air Ways 2453999
City Office 2573399
Railways
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Railway Enquiry 131, 132, 2476407
Booking 2470318
Reservation 2470315
Fire Services
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Control Room 101,132, 2476407
City 2544263
Hospitals
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GMC Hospital 2584290
S.M.G.S. Hospital 2547635
C.D. Hospital 2577064
Dental Hospital 2544670
Gandhi Nagar Hospital 2430041
Blood Bank 2547637
Ambulances 2584225, 2575364
Ambulances (Red Cross) 2543739
Katra Phone Numbers
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Police
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SDPO Katra 232052
SHO Katra 232010
Sr. Supdt of Police 245663,245291 Mobile – 9419076668
Tourism
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Asst. Director Tourism Katra 232005 Mobile – 9797598744
Chief Medical officer
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Dr. Parminder Singh 245669 Mobile – 9419139914
State Bank Of India (Katra Branch) 233159
Fire Station Katra 232451
Post Office Katra 233130
Bhawan Area Office of the SDM, Room No-8, Kalika Bhawan, Bhawan.
(STD Code) – (Local Number)
01991 – 282222
Office of the Manager, Room No-4, Kalika Bhawan, Bhawan.
01991-282223
Sanjhi Chhat Area Office of the Assistant Manager, Sanjichhat.
01991-282237
Adhkuwari Area Office of the Manager, Adhkuwari.
01991-234329
Banganga Area Office of the Manager, Banganga.
01991-232031
Katra Area Officer Incharge, Niharika Complex, Near Bus Stand, Katra.
01991-232125
Central Office Director (Operations) , Central Office, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board,
Katra- 182301
01991-234124
Admin - 2020-12-20 06:27:09