Vaishno Devi Temple also known by various names such as Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir and Vaishno Devi Bhavan is one of the most prominent Hindu temples, which is dedicated to the goddess Vaishno Devi. It is believed that Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the major forms of the supreme goddess Durga. The temple is located in Katra, Reasi on the slopes of Trikuta Hills within the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir in India. The famous pilgrims have a significant place for the Hindu Devotees.
Every year, millions of devotees visit this temple. It is also one of the richest temples in India with annual receipts of almost 16 million dollars according to some sources. It is considered one of the 51 Maha (major) Shakti Peethas dedicated to Durga. The Vaishno Devi Temple is administrated by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan Timings- Overview
| Name of Temple | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple |
| Deity | Vaishno Devi |
| Location |
Katra, Reasi on the slopes of Trikuta Hills, Jammu & Kashmir
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| Temple Architecture | Cave Temple |
| The Best Time to Visit | Month of March and October |
| Darshan Time | 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM (7 days a week) |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Dress Code | Indian Traditional |
| Office Website | https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/ |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir Darshan Timings
| Darshan Type | Timings | Days |
| Temple Opening Time | 05:00 AM | Monday to Sunday (All Days) |
| Morning Darshan | 05:00 AM to 12:00 PM | |
| Evening Darshan | 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM | |
| Temple Break Timing | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM | |
| Temple Closing Time | 09:00 PM |
Shree Vaishno Devi Mandir Opening & Closing Time
| Temple Time | In Summer (April to September) | In Winter (October to March) |
| Mandir Opening & Closing | Morning- 05:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Morning- 06:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
| Evening- 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM | Evening- 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM | |
| Gufa Opening | Morning- 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Morning- 08:00 AMto 01:00 PM |
| Evening- 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM | Evening- 04:00 PMto 08:00 PM |
Mata Vaishno Devi Temple Pooja/ Aarti Timing
At the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Puja is performed twice a day. The first time was performed in the morning and the second Puja was performed in the evening immediately after sunset. These pujas are very lengthy and very sacred rituals. Puja should be compulsory attendance by the devotees, who visit the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
| Aarti/ Pooja Name | April to September (Summer Season) | October to March (Winter) |
| Mangal Aarti | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| Shringar Aarti (Morning) | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| Bhog Aarti | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Shringar Aarti (Evening) | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Shayam Aarti | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Contact Details
- SMVDSB
- Address- SMVD Sports Complex, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir – 182301
- Phone Number/ Email ID- N/A
- Official Website- https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/