Devi/Shakti · North India
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Katra
📍 Katra (Trikuta Hills), Jammu and Kashmir — Mata Vaishno Devi (Shakti)
A cave shrine of the Goddess on the Trikuta hills above Katra, one of the most visited pilgrimages in North India.
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Darshan & aarti timings
Darshan: Near round-the-clock; shrine closes for Atka Aarti twice daily (~summer 12-4 PM; winter ~1-4 PM)
Aarti / seva:
- Morning Atka Aarti ~6:20-8:00 AM
- Evening Atka Aarti (~7:20 PM summer / ~6:20 PM winter)
Free darshan but mandatory Yatra registration (RFID/Yatra Parchi) at Katra. Book on maavaishnodevi.org.
Best time to visit
Mar-Oct