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Himkoti Information

Himkoti is situated at a distance of 2.75 kms from Adkuwari and 8.75kms from Katra on the new track. Himkoti is one of the most beautiful spots on this track with breathtaking scenic views of the entire valley. Though Himkoti is not associated with any religious or traditional value yet it has a charm of its own. Nature lovers would love to be in this place.


Himkoti offers a perfect place to relax with artificial ponds a garden and meditation centre. The very nature of this spot along with its natural splendour- captivates the pilgrims with an ethereal and mysterious charm. Packed and cooked food including meals, hot and cold beverages is available here. Himkoti is being developed something more than a view point, with an artificial pond, a garden and a meditation centre.

About Shri Mata Vaishno Devi darshan for yatris

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of our times. Popular the world over known as the Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the Mother who fulfills whatever Her children wish for, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy Cave located in the folds of the three peaked mountain named Trikuta (pronounced as Trikoot). The Holy Cave attracts lakhs of devotees every year. In fact, the number of Yatris visiting the Holy Shrine annually now exceeds 5 million. This is due to the unflinching faith of the devotees who throng the Shrine from all parts of India and abroad.

The Yatris have to undertake a trek of nearly 12 km from the base camp at Katra. At the culmination of their pilgrimage, the yatries are blessed with the Darshans of the Mother Goddess inside the Sanctum Sanctorum- the Holy Cave. These Darshans are in the shape of three natural rock formations called the Pindies. In the cave there are images of three dieties viz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. The shrine can be visited throughout the year, but during the winter season the route is often blocked by snow-fall.

Vaishno Devi shrine board to help out Leh victims

Jammu: The Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is to provide Rs.50 lakh for the relief of victims of the cloudburst and flashfloods in Leh, an official said.

'The money is being released by the shrine board on the directions of Governor N.N. Vohra,' an official of the board said on Saturday. At least 180 people were killed in the Aug 6 flash floods and mudslides in Leh.

Cloudburst in Leh may be due to climate change

Vohra is chairman of the shrine board that manages affairs of the Vaishno Devi shrine.

The governor's directions came Friday after he concluded his three-day visit to the flood-hit parts of Leh. During his visit, he met the affected with people and listened to their problems.

Most of the people told the governor that they wanted shelters before the onset of winter.

'It was in this context that the governor asked the shrine board to provide the people with 5,000 heavy quilts and also money up to Rs.50 lakh,' the official said.

According to Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora, the situation in Leh has started improving but it would take a lot of time before things are back on track.

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Shri Kedarnath Ji
Phata

01364-265325
Augustmuni

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Gauchar

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Dehradun

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Delhi

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Mumbai

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Katra

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Delhi

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Mata Vaishno Devi

Mata Vaishno Devi Temple

Maa Vaishno Devi Amidst snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas and sprawling forests, nestles the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in India. It is located on the Trikuta Mountain at a height of 5,300 ft. The Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hill of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess.The shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi witnesses thousands of devotees arrive all through the year irrespective of the difficulties faced by them. The Yatra begins at Katra and pilgrims have to cover 13 km. of terrain on foot to reach the Darbar. Popular belief holds that anybody who walks the Himalayan trail to the shrine rarely goes back disappointed. A super natural power seems to draw them through the mountain and they climb up those great heights step by step.

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This is where Pawan Hans steps in to make your journey to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi a comfortable journey and it also gives you more time to spend at the shrine for the darshan.

With the growing number of devotees visiting the shrine each year, Pawan Hans has scheduled daily flights from Katra to Sanjhi Chhat and back to Katra. The helicopter journey from Katra drops the yatris right next to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. Pawan Hans also makes way for priority darshan for those who avail the heli-pilgrimage services.

Pawan Hans has allotted two of its 6 seater helicopters for the yatris to undertake this journey to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. PHHL not only provides the ease to reach the holy shrine within minutes, but has also been instrumental in bringing down the ticket cost from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 2700 for a return trip and that too with priority darshan.

About the Shrine

The shrine of Vaishno Devi is dedicated to Vaishno, the manifestation of Goddess Sati. The shrine is the abode to deity Vaishno representing in the configuration of a five and half feet tall rock structure and three ‘Pindis’ or heads. Legend has it that goddess in order to join together with Lord Vishnu to accomplish her destiny was born as Vaishno.

The holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi embodies the ‘Pindis’ depicting Mata in her three forms: Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. A unification of these three temperaments form a distinct Sati known as Mata Vaishno Devi.

The temple is near the town of Katra, in Udhampur district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine is at a distance of approximately 12 kilometres (7.45 miles) from Katra. This cave temple is at a distance of 61 kms from Jammu. Katra, the town at the foot of the Trikuta hills is the base camp for the Vaishno Devi shrine.
Katra is

* 48 km from Jammu
* 650 km from Delhi (via Una)
* 520 km from Udhampur
* 410 km from Chandigarh
* 80 km from Patnitop.

Million of pilgrims visit the temple every year and is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.

Jai Maa Vaishno Devi

Ardhkumari Yatra

Action plan to secure Vaishno Devi track against landslides

ammu, June 16 (IANS) A team of scientists arrived here from Bangalore Wednesday to study the hilly track leading to the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi, in a bid to secure the route against landslides and falling stones that often injure or kill pilgrims.
The geological experts from National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), who arrived at Katra, the base camp of the shrine — 45 km north of Jammu, will study the 13-km track and suggest an action plan, a spokesman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said in a release.

“The NIRM team has been tasked to undertake a detailed study to address the serious problem of landslides and shooting stones at certain spots of the track, particularly during the rainy season,” the release quoted the board’s chief executive officer, R.K. Goyal, as saying.

This exercise has been undertaken on the direction of Governor N.N. Vohra, who is also the chairman of the shrine board, the release said.

The shrine attracts nearly eight million pilgrims annually.

Lyrics of Chalo bulawa aaya hai (Hindi,English)

माता जिनको याद करे वोह लोग निराले होते हैं. Mata Jinko Yaad kare Woh Log Nirale hote hain
माता जिनको नाम पुकारे किस्मत वाले होते हैं. Mata Jinko naam pukare kismat wale hote hain

चलो बुलावा आया है माता ने बुलाया है – ४.Chalo Bulawa aaya hai Mata ne bulaya hai – 4
जय माता दी……Jai Mata Di……

ऊँचे पर्वत पे रानी माँ ने दरबार लगाया है,Unche parwat pe Rani Ma ne darbar lagaya hai,
चलो बुलावा आया है माता ने बुलाया है. Chalo Bulawa aaya hai Mata ne bulaya hai.
जय माता दी……Jai Mata Di……

सारे जग में एक ठिकाना सरे गम के मरो काSaare Jag mein ek thikana sare gum ke maro ka
रास्ता देख रही है माता अपनी आंख के तारो का Rasta dekh rahi hai mata apni ankh ke taro ka
मस्त हवाओं का एक जोंखा ये संदेसा लाया हैMast hawaon ka ek jonkha ye sandesha laaya hai

चलो बुलावा आया है माता ने बुलाया है Chalo Bulawa aaya Hai Mata ne bulaya Hai
जय माता दी…….Jai Mata Di…….
कहते जाओ जय माता दी……Kahate Jao Jai Mata Di……

जय माता दी कहते जाओ आने जानो वालो को Jai Mata Di kahte jao aane jano walo ko
चलते जाओ तुम मत देखो अपने पों के चलो को Chalte jao tum mat dekho apne paon ke chalo ko

ओऊ …. जिसने जितना दर्द सहा है उतना चैन भी पाया है ooo …. jisne jitna dard saha hai utna chain bhi paaya hai
चलो बुलावा आया Chalo Bulawa aaya
है माता ने बुलाया है Hai Mata ne bulaya Hai
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

वैष्णो देवी के मंदिर में – २ Vaishno Devi ke mandir Mein – 2
लोग मुरदे पाते हैं Log Murade paate hain
रोते रोते आते हैं हंसते हंसते जाते हैRote rote aate hain hanste hanste jaate hai

में भी मांग के देखूं जिसने जो माँगा वो पाया है Mein bhi maang ke dekhun jisne jo maanga wo paya hai
चलो बुलावा आया है Chalo Bulawa aaya Hai
माता ने बुलाया है Mata ne bulaya Hai
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

में भी तो एक माँ हूँ माता Mein bhi to ek ma hoon Mata
माँ ही माँ को पहचाने Ma hi Ma ko pehchane
बेटे का दुःख क्या होता हैं और कोई ये क्या जाने bete ka dukh kya hota hai aur koi ye kya jaane
ओऊ… उसका खून में देखूं कैसे जिसको दूध पिलाया है…..ooo… uska khoon mein dekhum kaise jisko dudh pilaya hai…..

चलो बुलावा आया है Chalo Bulawa aaya hai
माता ने बुलाया है Mata ne bulaya hai
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

चलो बुलावा आया है माता ने बुलाया है ……… Chalo Bulawa aaya hai Mata ne bulaya hai ………

प्रेम से बोलो Prem Se Bolo
जय माता दीJai Mata Di

सारे बोलो Saare bolo
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

वैष्णो रानी Vaishno rani
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

आंबे कल्याणीAmbe Kalyani
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

माँ भोली भली Ma Bholi Bhali
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

माँ शेरोवाली Ma Sherowali
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

झोली भर देती Jholi Bhar Deti
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

संकट हर लेती Sankat har Leti
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

ऊ.. जय माता दी oo.. Jai Mata di
जय माता दी Jai Mata Di

जय माता दी….. Jai Mata Di ……

English meaning of Chalo bulawa aaya hai
( For visitors who doesn’t understand Hindi)

List :Temples of Maa Durga

* Amba Mata Temple, Junagadh, Gujarat
* Ambika Bhawani Temple, Aami, Chhapra, Bihar
* Annapoorneshwari Temple of Horanadu, Karnataka
* Banashankari Temple near Badami, Karnataka
* Bhadra Kali, Nepal
* Bhadrakali Temple at Hanamkonda, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
* Bhagavathi Temple, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
* Chamunda Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh
* Chamundeswari Temple of Chamundi Hill, Mysore
* Chandi Devi, Haridwar, Uttrakhand
* Chartarpur Temples, Delhi
* Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
* Devi Kanaka Durga, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
* Durgiana Temple, Amritsar, Punjab
* Gadhdevi Temple, Marhaurah, Chhapra, Bihar
* Jwalamukhi Temple, Himachal pradesh
* Kalkaji Mandir, Delhi
* Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam
* Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke, Rajasthan.
* Mangalagauri Temple, Gaya, Bihar
* Mansa Devi Temple, Churu, Rajasthan
* Marikamba Temple of Sirsi, Karnataka
* Mookambika Devi Temple of Kollur, Karnataka
* Naina Devi Temple, Nainital, Uttar Pradesh.
* Patandevi Temple, Patna, Bihar
* Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kateel, Karnataka
* Thawewali Maa Temple, Gopalganj, Bihar
* The Durga Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
* Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
* Vidyashankara Temple at Sringere, Karnataka

ORIGINS OF MAA DURGA

MAA DURGA is a ferocious form of Devi, the Mother Goddess, the all-powerful almighty goddess. Once the Gods could not defeat the buffalo demon Mahishasur, who was threatening the existence of the universe, the Gods were afraid of this water-buffalo bull because neither Vishnu nor Shiva could prevail against him. They begged lord Shiva for his assistance, and Shiva advised all the Gods to release their shaktis as it was seemed that the joint energy of shakti was only capable of vanquishing Mahishasur.

The shaktis of the Gods emerged in female form. Which arose a splendid Goddess with many arms, she was as beautiful as she was lethal and it was the ten-armed who went out to do battle.

The Gods called this Goddess DURGA, the invincible one. MAA DURGA was born fully-grown and is depicted as exceptionally beautiful and full of rage.

Gods armed her with all their weapons. Thus armed, MAA DURGA rode to the top of a mountain on a lion. In a bloody battle, she defeated Mahishasur and his army of demons and thus saved the Universe from this demon’s menace.

Therefore, MAA DURGA is also called Mahishasuramardini (the demolisher of Mahishasur). This holy battle has come to symbolise the triumph of Good over Evil.

DURGA PUJA is observed in her honor, to celebrate her victory over evil.

About Maa Jhandewali

To have the divine experience of Shri Aadi Shakti Maa Jhandewali's darshan, devotees can plan visit to her famous temple , located in Delhi. The name Jhandewalan was given during Shah Jahan's reign, due to the prayer flags or 'Jhandas' being offered. This ancient temple has a subterranean shrine as well as one on the ground level. Thousands of devotees converge for darshan or blessing, including the rich and the famous especially during the Navratras in spring and autumn

The upper level of the temple has divine idol of Mata Jhandewali. There are idols of other Gods also at the same level. At the ground level , the original idol of Jhandewali Mata is there. There is a history attached to this idol. It is believed that Badri Bhagat, one of the great devotee of matarani, dreamed of her and she told him about this idol. Thereafter the temple was constructed at the same place.

There is a divine place for performing Shiv puja in the adjoining area at the lower level itself. The offering for the Goddess are easily available in the shops in the temple vicinity.

Temple Timings
5:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Jhandewalimata's Aarti is done 4 times in a day.

Contact Jhandewalan Temple Society
Badri Bhagat Jhandewalan Temple Society (Reg.)
Jhandewalan Estate, Paharganj
Deshbandhu Gupta Road
New Delhi - 110055
website : http://www.jhandewalimata.com/templeDetails.htm

Maa Durga Chalisa

Namo Namo Durge Sukh karani, Namo Namo ambe Dukh harani !!

Nirakar hai jyoti tumhari, Tihun lok pheli ujayari !!
Shashi lalat mukh mahavishala, Netra lal bhrikutee vikarala !!
Roop Matu ko adhika suhave, Daras karat jan ati sukh pave !!
Tum sansar shakti laya kina, Palan hetu anna dhan dina !! 
Annapurna hui jag pala, Tumhi adi sundari Bala !! 
Pralaya kala sab nashan hari, Tum gauri Shiv-Shankar pyari !!
Shiv yogi tumhre guna gaven, Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven !! 
Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara, De subuddhi rishi munina ubara !! 
Dharyo roop Narsimha ko amba, Pragat bhayin phar kar khamba !!
Raksha kari Prahlaad bachayo, Hiranakush ko swarga pathayo !! 
Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahin, Shree Narayan anga samihahin !! 
Ksheer sindhu men karat vilasa, Daya Sindhu, deeje man asa !! 
Hingalaja men tumhin Bhavani, Mahima amit na jet bakhani !! 
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata, Bhuvneshwari bagala sukhdata !! 
Shree Bhairav lara jog tarani, Chhinna Bhala bhav dukh nivarani !! 
Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani, Langur Veer Chalat agavani !! 
Kar men khappar khadag viraje, Jako dekh kal dan bhaje !! 
Sohe astra aur trishoola, Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola !! 
Nagarkot men tumhi virajat, Tihun lok men danka bajat !! 
Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare,Rakta-beeja 
shankhan samhare !! 
Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani, Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani !!
Roop karal Kalika dhara, Sen Sahita tum tin samhara. !! 
Pan garha Santan par jab jab, Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab !! 
Amarpuni aru basava loka, Tava Mahirna sab rahen asoka !! 
Jwala men hai jyoti tumhari, Tumhen sada poojen nar nari !! 
Prem bhakti se Jo yash gave, Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave !!
Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee, Janam-maran tako chuti jaee !!
Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari, Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari !! 
Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon, Kam, krodha jeet sab leenhon !!
Nisidin dhyan dharo Shankar ko, Kahu kal nahini sumiro tum ko !!
Shakti roop ko maran na payo, Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo !!
Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani, Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani !! 
Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba, Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba !!
Mokon Matu kashta ati ghero, Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero !!
Aasha trishna nipat sataven, Moh madadik sab binsaven !! 
Shatru nash keeje Maharani, Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani !! 
Karo kripa Hey Matu dayala, Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala !! 
Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon, Tumhro yash men sada sunaoon !!
Durga Chalisa jo gave, Sab sukh bhog parampad pave !! 

Durga Chalisa

Durga Chalisa
Namo Namo Durge Sukh karani,
Namo Namo ambe Dukh harani.

Nirakar hai jyoti tumhari,
Tihun lok pheli ujayari.

Shashi lalat mukh mahavishala,
Netra lal bhrikutee vikarala.

Roop Matu ko adhika suhave,
Daras karat jan ati sukh pave.

Tum sansar shakti laya kina,
Palan hetu anna dhan dina.

Annapurna hui jag pala,
Tumhi adi sundari Bala.

Pralaya kala sab nashan hari,
Tum gauri Shiv-Shankar pyari.

Shiv yogi tumhre guna gaven,
Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven.

Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara,
De subuddhi rishi munina ubara.

Dharyo roop Narsimha ko amba,
Pragat bhayin phar kar khamba.

Raksha kari Prahlaad bachayo,
Hiranakush ko swarga pathayo.

Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahin,
Shree Narayan anga samihahin.

Ksheer sindhu men karat vilasa,
Daya Sindhu, deeje man asa.

Hingalaja men tumhin Bhavani,
Mahima amit na jet bakhani.

Matangi Dhoomavati Mata,
Bhuvneshwari bagala sukhdata.

Shree Bhairav lara jog tarani,
Chhinna Bhala bhav dukh nivarani.

Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani,
Langur Veer Chalat agavani.

Kar men khappar khadag viraje,
Jako dekh kal dan bhaje.

Sohe astra aur trishoola,
Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola.

Nagarkot men tumhi virajat,
Tihun lok men danka bajat.

Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare,
Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare.

Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani,
Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani.

Roop karal Kalika dhara,
Sen Sahita tum tin samhara.

Pan garha Santan par jab jab,
Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab.

Amarpuni aru basava loka,
Tava Mahirna sab rahen asoka.

Jwala men hai jyoti tumhari,
Tumhen sada poojen nar nari.

Prem bhakti se Jo yash gave,
Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave.

Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee,
Janam-maran tako chuti jaee.

Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari,
Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari.

Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon,
Kam, krodha jeet sab leenhon.

Nisidin dhyan dharo Shankar ko,
Kahu kal nahini sumiro tum ko.

Shakti roop ko maran na payo,
Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo.

Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani,
Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani.

Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba,
Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba.

Mokon Matu kashta ati ghero,
Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero.

Aasha trishna nipat sataven,
Moh madadik sab binsaven.

Shatru nash keeje Maharani,
Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani.

Karo kripa Hey Matu dayala,
Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala.

Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon,
Tumhro yash men sada sunaoon.

Durga Chalisa jo gave,
Sab sukh bhog parampad pave.


Translation of Durga Chalisa in English

I bow to You O Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness!
I bow to You O Goddess Amba, who Ends all miseries.

The radiance of your light is limitless and all pervading and all the three
realms (Earth, Heaven And the Nether World) are enlightened by Thee.

Your face is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes shine with a
red glow and You have a Frightening frown.

O Mother! Your look is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare
of the devout.

All the powers of the World repose in Thee and it is You who provide food and
wealth for the World's survival.

Like the feeding Mother Annapoorna, You nurture the whole universe and You are
the one Who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty).

At the time of dissolution, it is You, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the
beloved Consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvati).

Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise Brahma,
Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on You.

You appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati too,
to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their Welfare.

O Mother Amba! It was You who appeared in the form
of Narsimha, sundering the pillar.

Thus You saved Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap also went to
Heaven as he was killed by your Hands.

In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in
this world and repose by the side of Shree Narayan.

Dwelling in the ocean of milk, O Goddess, with Lord Vishnu,
please fulfill my desires.

O Bhavani, the famous Goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but
You Yourself. Illimitable is your Glory, defying description.

You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is You who appear as
Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.

It is You who redeem the wolrd, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi,
Taradevi and Chhinnamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.

Reposing gracefully uopn your vehicle, O Goddess Bhavani, You are welcome
by the brave Langour (Lord Hanuman).

When You appear in the form of Goddess Kali, with sword in one hand and a
cupel in the other, Even Time flees in panic.

Beholding You, well armed, with a Trident in your hand, the enemy's
heart aches with the sting Of fear.

You also repose in the form of Devi at Nagarkot in Kangara. Thus all the
three realms shudder in the might of your glory.

You slayed the demons like Shumbh & Nishumb and massacred the
thousand forms of the dreaded Demon Raktabeej.

When the earth was severely distressed bearing the load of the sins
of the arrogant Mahishasur.

You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kali and
massacred him along with his army.

Thus, whenever the noble saints were distressed,
it is You O Mother, who came to their rescue.

All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain
sorrow-less and happy by Your Grace. O Goddess!

It is the symbol of Your glory that is burning brightly at Shree JwalaJi.
All me and women Ever worship You, O Mother!

He who sings Your glory with devotion, love, and sincerity remains
beyond the reach of grief And poverty.

He who meditates upon Your form with concentration goes
beyond the cycle of births and deaths.

All the yogis, gods and sages openly declare that without your
favour one can't establish communion with God.

Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance called
Aacharaj and by virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desire.

He ever worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment
concentrated his mind on You.

Since He did not realise your immense glory, all His powers
waned and then He repented hitherto.

Then He sought refuge in You, chanted Your glory and
'victory, victory, victory to Thee, O Jagadamba Bhavani'.

Then, O Primal Goddess Jagadamba Ji, You were propitiated and
in no time You bestowed Him with his lost powers.

O Mother! Severe afflictions distress me and no one except Your
Honoured Self can provide relief please end my afflictions.

Hopes and longings ever torture me. All sorts of passions and
lust ever torment my heart.

O Goddess Bhavani! I meditate only upon you Please
kill my enemies O Queen!

O Merciful Mother! Show me your favour and make me feel
happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers.

O Mother! May I be receptable of Your grace as long as I live,
ever recounting the feats of Your Glory to all.

This way, whoever sings this Durga Chalisa shall ever enjoy all
sorts of pleasures and shall attain the highest state in the end.

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A tour to Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan

जब बुलावा आता हैं तब ही बंदा जाता है - इस बात पर तब यकीन हुआ जब मैं फेर्बेरी मैं माँ वैष्णो देवी के दरसन करने पौहचा गत ३ बरसो से सिर्फ प्लानिंग बन रही थी लेकिन जाना नहीं हो प् रहा था लेकिन इक दिन अचानक ही मेरे मित्र का फ़ोन आता हैं की "माता के दरसन करने चलोगे " हमने भी हाँ कह देय हर बार ही तरह उसने कहा रेसेर्वतिओं करवा लो , हम ने करवा लिया कुछ दिनों बाद बो दिनांक आगये जब हुको जाना था | कोई तयारी नहीं थी कपडे तक दुले नहीं थे बैग उठाया और चल देये | विपिन से कहा की कम से कम ठण्ड से बचने के लिये कुछ तोह रक् लो , लेकिन आदत से मजबूर मैनें बात को ताल देय , मेरे दोस्त अमिरुध ने अपना कम्बल दे देया और कहा रक्ले रस्ते मैं काम आएगा | to be cont.................

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'Crawling' man reaches Jammu to visit Vaishno Devi

For a thirty-year-old man from Maharashtra, faith comes first that strengthened him to crawl thousands of kilometre along with his family to pay obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine situated in Trikuta Hills of mountainous Resai district.

Crawling for the last eight months, Devi Dass along with his wife, mother and a two-year child left his native village Amravati in Maharashtra on October 10 last year and reached this winter capital of the state last night.

''We are travelling for the last eight months and my wife, mother and two-year old son, make me stronger with each passing day whenever I felt low,'' Devi Dass told UNI.

He said that he has full faith in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and it is only due to her blessings, that he reached the shrine without facing any hardships.

''The goddess comes into my dreams, bless me and asks to visit the shrine,'' he said and added that this is for the fourth time in 13 years, he is visiting the holy cave shrine.

''In the last 13 years, this is for the fourth time, in the same way I will be reaching the shrine to pay obeisance,'' he said adding, ''I started my journey crawling from the very first day from my hometown in Amravati on October 10 and after 8 months journey, we reached here.'' Devi Dass said after every 10-kilometres distance, they halt and spend a night on the roadside.

''On way to Vaishno Devi, the people, who meet us, help us with food and money, '' Devi Dass added.

Devi Dass, who works as a welder also carts a rickshaw decorated with the pictures of deities and feels that it is only the supreme power that encourages him to crawl and reach the hill shrine.

Haryana road accident-9 killed

Nine pilgrims returning from the famous shrine of Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir were killed on Thursday morning when their vehicle collided with a truck near here.

The incident occurred at National Highway (NH) No.1 (Ambala-Delhi) in Samalkha town, 15 km from this industrial city.

"The victims were returning from Mata Vaishno Devi temple and were going back to their hometown Bulandshahr (in Uttar Pradesh) when their Tavera collided with the truck," a police official said.

"While eight were killed instantly, another person died at a nearby hospital. At least four-five people were injured in the accident," the police said.

‘Navratra’ festival profits of Katra traders

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 23 (ANI): Katra traders and businessmen do brisk business on the occasion of the ongoing ‘Navratra’ festival.

Thousands of pilgrims throng here on their way to the Hindu shrine of Vaishno Devi.

Katra, which lies in the foothills of Trikuta is visited by devotees all around the year with about 4000-5000 pilgrims visiting the shrine daily.

This in turn boosts the local economy.

“I have always seen that devotees throng this place during Navratras. The devotees believe that visiting this shrine during this time is very auspicious for them,” said Amarjeet Singh, a restaurant owner.

“So, when the tourist inflow increases each and every community, whether he is a businessman, a shopkeeper or a hotelier, earns profit. The people come here and buy things for their family,” Singh added.

On this occasion around 70-75 lakh devotees visit the Shrine each year.

“There is something very special about this festival, as there is normally not much work to do during the rest of the year; but during Navratras the business is good. We do seventy to hundred percent more business during this time than the whole year,” said Anu Dubey, a shopkeeper.

“People come here to buy things and the whole market place is also cleaned up during this festival,” she added.A pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during the Navratras is considered most auspicious.

Navratra is celebrated with religious fervour twice in a year, during the spring and the autumn season.

The nine-day festival signifies nine manifestations of Goddess Durga, who stands for power. She is depicted as riding a raging lion, holding weapons in her ten hands.

The shrine of Vaishno Devi is one of the oldest shrines of the country, located at a height of 5,300 feet. (ANI)

Pawan Hans eyes bigger role for copters

From being a favourite mode of transport for VVIPs and political leaders, more so during election campaigns, helicopters are now vying for attention to become the lifeline of the country by providing services to the common man during times of natural disasters, medical emergencies and maintaining vital infrastructure projects.
Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL) — a state-run helicopter organisation which has a nation-wide presence and undertakes pilgrimage trips — is set to carve out a bigger role for itself in the near future.
With heliports coming up in Delhi and Mumbai and helicopter corridors being earmarked by the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the PHHL is poised to provide helicopter services during the Commonwealth Games to be held here in October.
The PHHL has also decided not to raise its fares for pilgrimage trips to the Vaishno Devi and Kedarnath shrines despite the recent imposition of additional duties on fuel, PHHL chairman-cum-managing director R.K. Tyagi told journalists here.
A round-trip fare to Vaishno Devi costs about Rs.2,450, while the Kedarnath trip fare has been kept at Rs.7,000.
On the arrangements for the Commonwealth Games, Mr. Tyagi said that while one heliport was coming up at Rohini, another would come up near the Games Village near Akshardham in East Delhi.
“The Delhi Development Authority is giving us Rs.1.92 crore for the construction of the second helipad near the Games Village,” he added.
Mr. Tyagi said the company was also holding discussions with the governments of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to acquire land for creating helipads at 10-12 places in the Delhi region.
The Rohini heliport in West Delhi would cover helicopter operations, maintenance, repairs and overhaul facilities as well as a training academy for pilots and technical personnel.
Primary Hub Centre
The one near the Games Village would be used as a Primary Hub Centre from where helicopters would operate during the day and position back in the evenings, and also facilitate the transportation of VIPs, officials and players to the 15 game sites in Delhi.
In view of the growth potential for its business in new areas such as law and order, medical services and tourism, the PHHL has ordered 10 helicopters and has plans to expand its fleet by 100 choppers in the next few years, officials said

Kings XI Punjab owner Priety Zinta pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi Shrine

Bollywood actress and co-owner of Kings XI Punjab Priety Zinta today paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine situated in Trikuta Hills of mountainous Reasi district, sources here said.
The actress reached Katra town this afternoon and started trekking 13-km track on foot to reach Bhawan and have darshans of natural pindies, sources said.
''The actress paid obeisance at around 2030 hrs and prayed for well being of the team,'' sources added.
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Vaishno Devi Shrine - Vaishno Devi Temple at Katra (Vaishno Devi Yatra)

Vaishno Devi Shrine (Vaishno Devi temple at katra jammu) Yatra

Vaishno Devi Shrine (Vaishno Devi temple at katra jammu) Yatra: Everyday of the year a mass of humanity surges up steep pathways that cut across the hillside for mile after mile. Popular belief holds that anybody who walks the Himalayan trail to her abode to ask for a boon rarely goes back disappointed. There are many who journey here year after year to pay obeisance regardless of their faith or belief, creed or class, caste or religion, for Mata Vaishno Devi transcends all such barriers.

As the legend goes, more than 700 years ago Vaishno Devi a devotee of Lord Vishnu, used to pray to Lord Rama and had taken vow of celibacy. Bhairon Nath, a tantric (demon-God) tried to behold Her. Making use of his tantric powers, Bhairon Nath was able to see Her going towards the Trikuta mountains and gave chase. The Goddess felt thirsty at Banganga and shot an arrow into the earth from where water gushed out. Charan Paduka, marked by the imprints of Her feet, is the place where she rested. The Goddess then meditated in the cave at Adhkawari (Ardh-kawari). It took Bhairon Nath nine months to locate Her, the reason why the cave is known as Garbh Joon. Mata Vaishno Devi blasted an opening at the other end of the cave with Her Trident when the demon-God located Her.

On arriving at the Holy Cave at Darbar (Bhavan [Bhawan]), she assumed the form of Maha Kali and cut off Bhairon Nath's head which was flung up the mountain by the force of the blow and fell at the place where the Bhairon Temple is now located. The boulder at the mouth of the Holy Cave according to the legend is the petrified torso of Bhairon Nath who was granted divine forgiveness by the benevolent Mata in his dying moments.
Location of Vaishno Devi Shrine

Mata's cave shrine is nestled in the mighty Trikuta mountain 61 kilometres north of Jammu at a height of 5,200 feet above the sea level in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Appropriate Season to visit Vaishno Devi Shrine at Katra (Jammu)

The shrine is visited and accessible all through the year, but the path & climate is little difficult during the winters due to snowfall. Now the whole path from Katra to Vaishno Devi Shrine is covered with metal roof hence there is very limited snow on the path. You might also find main enterance of Shrine Cave open during winter season due to less number of pilgrims visiting shrine in winter.
How to Reach Vaishno Devi Shrine

Airway (By Air): Nearest airport - Jammu (48 km from Katra [Distance of Jammu from Katra is 48 km]). Daily Flights are available from Delhi and Srinagar. These flights (Indian Airlines) connect Chandigarh & Amritsar on some days of the week.

Railway (By Rail): Nearest Railway Station - Jammu By rail, Jammu is directly connected cities like Calcutta, Delhi and Kanyakumari. Besides, it is connected with other major cities of the country.

Roadways (By Road): Jammu is the terminus of a large number of Inter State Bus Services.
Jammu to Katra

Buses leave for Katra every 10 minutes from the main bus stand at Jammu between 5.30 am to 8.30 pm. During rush periods, additional buses are also pressed into service between Jammu and Katra.

Private Taxis are also available for hire between Jammu and Katra. These can be hired from Jammu Airport, Jammu Railway Station and the Tourist Reception Centre at Jammu.
Where to stay in Jammu and Katra

Jammu: Yatri Niwas managed by the Shrine Board. Various private hotels, the room rent ranging from Rs.300/- per day to Rs.3000/- per day.

Katra: Yatri Niwas managed by the Shrine Board, Rest Houses maintained by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, other hotels.

Sarais, managed by the Shrine Board offer free accomodation at Adhkawari, Sanjichhat and Darbar. Dharamshala, run by various organisations offer reasonable accommodation to the pilgrims. Yatris are however advised to keep themselves away from touts promising free Dharamshala accomodation.
Vaishno Devi Yatra

The Vaishno Devi Shrine Yatra begins at Katra and pilgrims have to cover 13 km. of terrain on foot to reach the Darbar. One kilometer away from Katra, you would find Banganga, place where Mata quenched her thirst and at 6 km., the holy cave at Adhkawari.

Yatris are advised to obtain a yatra slip only from the Yatra Registration Counter (Yatra Ticket Registration at Katra is Mandatory) at the Tourism Reception Centre, Katra Bus Stand and nowhere else. Without an authentic yatra slip, crossing of Banganga (Ban-Ganga) checkpost will not be allowed. The Yatra Slip is absolutely free but is necessary to commence the Yatra.

You can obtain caps, canvas shoes, sticks etc. on hire for the Yatra. Pithus (people who carry weight on their backs) can be hired for carrying your luggage.

Those who have problems in climbing on the mountains, can hire the services of a pony or dandi (palenquin). Pithus can be hired for carrying the children on shoulders. It is advised that you should avail of the services of only registered people be it the pithu, pony or the dandiwalla and keep his token for the period he is engaged. Now battery operated vehicles also available from Ardhkawari (Adhkawari) which play on the new route created from adhkawari (ardhkawari) till Vaishno Devi Shrine.

The entire 13 km route is quite wide and tiled and is covered with a metal roof. Besides, the whole path is lit up every night by powerful sodium vapour lamps. The whole route is swept and cleaned from time to time throughout the day. Yatris are requested to keep the path clean. Shelter cum sheds and shelter cum cafeterias are setup throughout the route. Pure vegetarian food is available at these outlets. Price charts are exhibited at all these outlets prominently.

Drinking water has been made available all along the route, with water coolers and storage facilities. Public utilities with automatic flushing systems along the track and at the Bhawan.

After 6 km. of trekking, you would reach Adhkawari, the holy cave where Mata meditated for nine months. Do visit the cave. After 9.5 km., you would reach Sanji Chhat (Sanjhi Chhat) where you can rest for sometime. Accommodation is also available at this place. Bhawan is just 3.5 km. away.

On reaching Bhawan, show your Yatra Slip at the Registration Office and obtain the Batch no. provided on the slip. This number is important as it will determine your place in the queue for darshan.

On reaching Bhawan, have a bath and change your clothes. Be sure to get your luggage and leather items booked in the cloak rooms and obtain the receipt. Book the valuables separately and obtain the receipt.

You can also get blankets on refundable deposit for Rs.100.
Temple - Vaishno Devi Bhavan

On reaching Bhavan, buy prasad and other offerings. Show the Yatra Ticket at the office and collect the Token No., and check the group No. and time for your turn. Have a bath and change clothes before the darshan. Deposit your belongings in the cloak room and Stand in the queue for darshan according to your Group No. at gate No. 2. Keep chanting Jai Mata Di.

In case of overcrowding, it may take sometime in the queue. Please wait patiently.

You would not be allowed to carry the Cocunut in the cave. Before entering the cave, deposit the coconut and collect a token for each of such coconuts deposited. When you come out, be sure to collect an offered coconut from the other side by depositing the coconut. Do not lose the token.

Keep the prasad in your hands, and chant Jai Matadi inside the cave. While inside the cave, please concentrate on the darshan of mother goddess in her three pindi forms - Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati.


The holy cave entrance
The holy water coming from the feet of the mata can be collected while you come out near the exit gate.

Deposit the token and collect your coconut from the counter near the exit.

It is believed that the Yatra is complete only after visiting the shrine of Bhairon while returning. Bhairon's Shrine is 2.5 km. from Bhavan. Please collect your belongings before going to the shrine, as the path of return is different.

The return path is just 13 km. as the return path from the Bhairon Shrine joins the main path at Sanjhi Chhat.
Darshan

High, High to the north, amidst snow capped mountains and sprawling forests arise from within the holy shrine of Maa Vaishno Devi. Our journey takes you to this awesome wilderness, a place so holy and sacred, a place of mystery and adventure scarcely known to most in modern world. The Yatra begins at Katra and pilgrims cover 13km of terrain on foot to reach the holy Darbar. There is a common faith among the folk that Goddess-Vaishno sends a 'Call' to her devotees: and that once a person receives it, wherever he or she is, marches towards the holy shrine of the great Goddess. Howsoever difficult the passage may be: the difficult ascents, with innumerable stairs, are accomplished on foot by those who had never walked even small distances at their homes. A supernatural power seems to draw them through the mountain and they climb up those great heights step by step, chanting 'Prem se bolo, JAI MATA DI' The Holy Cave Shrine of Maa Vaishno Devi is situated in a beautiful recess of the Holy Trikuta Mountains forming a part of the lower Himalayas as in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. There are images of three deities - The Mahakali, Maa Saraswati and Maha Lakshmi.
Bhairav Mandir (Temple)

The girl goddess went ahead and Bhairav followed her. She kept 'Veer-Langur' on guard outside the cave and asked him not to allow Bhairav to enter the cave. When the goddess entered the cave, the Bhairav also tried to enter. Veer-Langur forbade him and terrific battle started. There after Devi took the form of goddess 'Chandi' and killed Bhairav. The head flew to a place, presently called Bhairav Ghati. The temple has been constructed at the same spot. The body of Bhairav remained near the cave and the huge stone, outside the cave is the symbol of Bhairav's body.

Although the sword of goddess cut the head of Bharav (Bhairav), yet Bhairav prayed to mother for mercy. He said, "Mother, I am not mourning my death as I have died at the hands of mother creator. But I pray you gracious mother to pardon me. I did not know you in the girl form. Mother if you do not forgive my sins then the whole world may hate me." On hearing the cry of a child addressed to the mother again and again, mother took pity on Bhairav and gave him a boon of liberation. She said, "My devotees will visit your place after having my 'Darshan'. The desires of devotees will be fulfilled, if they visit your place." Accordingly the pilgrims visit Bhairav temple after offering prayers at mother's abode in the cave. Thus, it is believed that the journey to Mata's shrine is not complete unless the devotee visits the temple of Bhairav.
Jai Mata Di

Jammu & Kashmir government to augment 5 lakh additional GPD for Vaishnodevi

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government and the Shri Mata Vaishno devi Shrine Board (SMVSB) have formulated four major projects to augment water supply to the shrine and its base camp with a target of 5 lakh gallons per day.
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"Several projects have been forumlated for augmentation of the water supply to the Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine and its base camp Katra and target has been set as additional 5 lakh gallon per day (GPD)," minister for PHE, irrigation and flood control Taj Mohideen said in reply to a cut motion of BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma in Assembly.


He said a short-term project costing Rs1.39 crore has been prepared for adding additional 3 lakh gallon pers day water supply to Jhajjar - source of existing life water scheme to Katra, the base camp of Vaishnovdevi.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji | Amarnath | Pahalgam | Sonamarg | Gulmarg | Srinagar | Yatra | Tour

Kashmir is the principal region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, The other tow supplementary units being Jammu and Ladakh, The say a visit to Kashmir can divide you life into two halves before and after Kashmir. For indeed after a trip to this unforgettable land, you are never quite the same again, Nestling in the top of dazzling, Snow capped Himalayas, the Kashmir Valley is undoubtedly a jewel in India's crown, An inspiration for so much art, Music and poetry, Kashmir is also a honeymooner's paradise, a nature lover's wonderland and a shopper's dream come true. Kashmir, is the legendary valley touched with such benediction that poets have showered hyperbolic adjectives on it. It has snow in winter and bring, mild sunshine from April to November.



Kashmir is Paradise of Earth, It is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer

Sightseeing in Kashmir


Srinagar

Srinagar is as much imagination as it is fact, for every season offers new vistas to this city of great antiquity. Spring breathes life again into a frozen world and the air is heady with the fragrance of a million flowers that blossom on trees, shrubs and creepers. Summer heightens the effect and autumn is poignant in its colours of warm introspection. Winter brings with it snow, sometimes the Dal Lake freezes and beneath a leaden sky, roasted chestnuts turn the atmosphere aromatic with the promise of warmth and comfort.
Srinagar district is situated in the centre of Kashmir Valley, is surrounded by five districts. In the north it is flanked by Kargil, in the South by Pulwama, in the north-west by Budgam. The capital city of Srinagar, is located 1730 metres above sea level.


Gulmarg

Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here.Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter


Sonamarg

Sonamarg at an altitude of 3,000 metres above sea level, 87 km north-east of Srinagar. The drive to Sonamargh is though yet another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir, this time in Sindh Valley. The Sindh Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. It is upwards of sixty miles long, and valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadow land and village-dotted slopes.Sonamarg, which means ' meadow of gold ' has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. the Sindth meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river

Pahalgam

Pahalgam is probaly the most popular hill resort in the Kashmir valley. Since it is rather lower than Gulmarg the nighttime temperatures do not drop so low and it has the further advantage of the beautiful Lidder River running right through the town.Pahalgam is situated at the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag Rivers and surrounded by soaring, fir-covered mountains with bare, snow-capped peaks rising behind them. The Aru flows down from the Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the Sheshnag from glaciers along the great Himalayan.


Amarnath

pilgrimages is the oldest organized travel system, evolved over time by Hindu sages and embodying the spirit of wander, adventure and spirituality. One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. The most ancient and sacred book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths, ritual and even astronomy testify to his existence from the dawn of time.The trek to Amarnathji, in the month of Shravan (July - August) has the devout flock to this incredible shrine, where the image of Shiva, in the form of a lingam, is formed naturally of an ice - stalagmite, and which waxes and wanes with the moon. By its side are, fascinatingly, two more ice - lingams, that of Parvati and of their son, Ganesha

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji

A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of our times. Popular the world over as Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the Mother who fulfills whatever Her children wish for, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy Cave located in the folds of the three peaked mountain named Trikuta (pronounced as Trikoot). The Holy Cave attracts lakhs of devotees every year. In fact, the number of Yatris visiting the Holy Shrine annually now exceeds 5 million. This is due to the unflinching faith of the devotees who throng the Shrine from all parts of India and abroad

HDFC starts e-collection service for Vaishno Devi devotees

New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) HDFC Bank today signed an agreement with Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for offering e-collection through HDFC Bank Payment Gateway.
This will facilitate the devotees to make on-line contributions or donations to Mata Vaishno Devi and also help them in many e-Commerce transactions for various services, HDFC Bank said in a release. Devotees can opt for any mode for making donations including direct debit to their HDFC Bank account, or any credit card and debit card, it said. The bank is already offering this facility to many other temple institutions including Shree Jagannath Temple, Shree Sidhivinayak Ganpati Temple, Sri Arasuri Ambaji Shakti Peeth and Baidyanath Temple.

Vaishno Devi shrine security beefed up

The security of the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir will be strengthened as it faces a threat of terror attack, an official said here Friday.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Governor N.N. Vohra. Senior security officials, including Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda and Additional Director General of Police (CID) K. Rajendra, attended the meeting here.

The official of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said the security was tightened in view of a threat of a terror attack.

'The security forces are fully prepared to meet any eventuality,' Khoda told IANS.

A battalion of the Indian Army guards the mountainous area around the shrine while the 13-km track is jointly guarded by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir police.

But there are fresh inputs with the security agencies that terrorists might strike at the shrine or pilgrims visiting the shrine.

'The security situation was reviewed and it was decided to strengthen it because of the nine-day-long navratras (considered holy by Hindus) beginning March 16,' the shrine official said.

The pilgrim rush is very heavy, sometimes touching over 40,000 a day during these nine days as 'navratras' is considered an auspicious period for undertaking pilgrimage.

The shrine attracts more than 7.5 million pilgrims from all across India. It has been under the threat of terrorist strike since 1980s.

In 2003, terrorists had lobbed a grenade at Banganga, the starting point of the pilgrimage, two km ahead of Katra. Seven pilgrims were killed and more than 20 were injured.

VAISHNODEVI PACKAGES DETAILS (for Couple)

VAISHNODEVI PACKAGES DETAILS (for Couple)

- Cost of the package is Rs 10,999/- (on twin sharing basis ) Packages Includes : All AcReturn transfer From Airport or Railway Station. Helicopter Tickets with VIP Dharshan. One Night stay in Hotel Bhawani z Paradise with Breakfast & Dinner. Note : Extra Adult Sharing Rs 3333 Child Between 5 - 12 years Rs 2777 SPECIAL NOTE : RATE CAN BE CHANGE ACCORDING TO HELICOPTER FARE

- Cost of the package is Rs 12,500/- (on twin sharing basis ) Packages Includes : All AcReturn transfer From Airport or Railway Station. Helicopter Tickets with VIP Dharshan. One Night stay in Hotel Country inn & Suites or k c Residency with Breakfast & Dinner Note : Extra Adult Sharing Rs 4,999 Child Between 5 - 12 years Rs 2999 Extention Night with Transfer 4222/- per couple

- Cost of the package is Rs 14,500/- (on twin sharing basis ) Packages Includes : All AcReturn transfer From Airport or Railway Station. Helicopter Tickets with VIP Dharshan. One Night stay in Hotel White Orchid with Breakfast and Dinner. Note : Extra Adult Sharing Rs 5555. Child Between 5 - 12 years Rs 3222. Extention Night with Transfer 4999.

Cancellation Policy

More than 72 hrs

Refund 90% of the package

72 - 49 hrs

Refund 80% of the pacakge

48- 25 hrs

Refund 70% of the pacakge

24-12hrs

Refund 50% of the package

less than 12hrs

No show & No refund

Helicopter Tickets Fare

Helicopter Tickets fare for Adult

Rs 2450/- from Katra - Sanjichhat _ Katra Rs 1225/- from (Katra - Sanjichhat or Sanjichhat - Katra)

Helicopter Tickets fare for child

Rs 1220/- from Katra - Sanjichhat _ Katra Rs 610/- from (Katra - Sanjichhat or Sanjichhat - Katra) for child (02-12years)

Note :

Infant below 02 years is free

SHRADHA SUMAN VISHESH PUJA

Category A (Cost is Rs 16,000/- + 7% Service Charges)

1.  No. of Persons Allowed : One 2.  Facilities Entitled under the Package :

- Aarti Darshan for one person. - One two bedded AC Room in Niharika free of cost. - One two bedded room at Bhavan free of cost. - Maximum of three meals for one person free to cost at Katra/Bhavan. - Prashad.

Category B (COST IS RS 31,000 + 7% SERVICE CHARGES)

1.  No. of Persons Allowed : Two 2.  Facilities Entitled under the Package :

- Aarti Darshan for two persons. - One two bedded AC Room in Niharika free of cost. - One two bedded room at Bhavan free of cost. - Maximum of three meals for two persons free to cost at Katra/Bhavan. - Prashad.

Category C (COST IS RS 46,000 + 7% SERVICE CHARGES)

1.  No. of Persons Allowed : Three 2.  Facilities Entitled under the Package :

- Aarti Darshan for three persons. - One four bedded AC Room in Niharika free of cost. - One four bedded room at Bhavan free of cost. - Maximum of three meals for three persons free to cost at Katra/Bhavan. - Prashad.

Category D (COST IS RS 75,000/- + 7% SERVICE CHARGES)

1.  No. of Persons Allowed : Four or Five 2.  Facilities Entitled under the Package :

- Aarti Darshan for four or five persons. - One four bedded AC Room and one two bedded AC Room in Niharika free of cost. - One Four Bedded and One Two Bedded room at Bhavan free of cost. - Maximum of three meals for five persons free to cost at Katra/Bhavan. - Prashad.