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Jammu and Kashmir

Vaishno Devi Temple

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February

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March

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April

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May

18.4 - 42.6 °C

June

20.4 - 43.4 °C

July

21.5 - 39.1 °C

August

20.9 - 36.0 °C

September

19.1 - 35.2 °C

October

14.3 - 33.9 °C

November

8.8 - 30.0 °C

December

4.7 - 25.6 °C

Major Airports :

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)

Jammu Airport (IXJ)

Nearest Railway Station :

Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT)

Major Airports :

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)

Jammu Airport (IXJ)

A spiritual odyssey to the divine summit

Your pilgrimage through Jammu and Kashmir's spiritual heartland reaches its pinnacle when you embark on an incredible voyage to visit the Vaishno Devi Temple. Set amidst the Trikuta Hills, this divine site invites you on an inspiring journey of faith, devotion and unparalleled natural beauty. As you approach Vaishno Devi Temple through the bustling town of Katra, its atmosphere of devotion and the scent of incense will fill your senses. You are about to embark on an extraordinary spiritual adventure. As soon as you step foot onto its sacred path, an exciting sense of anticipation arises. Begin your pilgrimage through picturesque landscapes and enjoy the rustling leaves and melodious chirping of birds as companions on this journey! 

Embark on a spiritual adventure

Perched at an elevation of 1,585 metres (5,200 ft), the temple is situated 12 km from Katra on Trikuta hill, approximately 61 km from Jammu city. A geological study of the Holy Cave suggests an age dating back nearly a million years. The Rigveda makes reference to the Trikuta hill, the very location of the temple. In the Mahabharata, an epic detailing the Pandavas and the Kurukshetra War, there is mention of the worship of goddess Vaishno Devi. Prior to the Kurukshetra War, Arjuna is said to have sought the blessings of Durga, guided by Lord Krishna. Impressed by his devotion, Mother Goddess manifested herself as Vaishno Devi. In gratitude, Arjuna praised her with a stotra, including the Shloka 'Jambookatak Chityaishu Nityam Sannihitalaye,' signifying her eternal residence on the mountainside in Jambhu, likely referring to present-day Jammu.

Discover the legends

Legend has it that Bhairon Nath, a renowned Hindu Tantric, encountered the young Vaishno Devi at an agricultural fair and fell passionately in love with her. To evade his advances, Vaishno Devi fled into the Trikuta hills, where she transformed back into her original form of Durga and severed his head with her sword in a cave. The temple venerates the three icons Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati, all representations of Vaishno Devi. These icons have their feet ceremoniously washed with water from the perennial flowing river Banganga.

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Opening time - 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM

and 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Celebrations within the Temple

The Vaishno Devi Temple hosts significant festivals, including Navaratri, a nine-night celebration commemorating Devi's triumph over evil demons, and Diwali, the festival of lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Vaishno Devi Temple provides more than physical solace, it offers spiritual renewal. Here you will be able to commune with the divine while taking time for introspection and leaving behind any burdens from daily life struggles.

As you journey down the sacred hills, an overwhelming sense of spiritual fulfilment fills your being. Although your journey was physically demanding, its rewards will include inner peace and divine connection that cannot be replicated anywhere else in life. Your pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi Temple stands as testament to faith's longstanding power as well as Jammu and Kashmir's deep-seated spirituality that resonates through its culture.