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Vaishno Devi Temple Jammu Timings 2026

Vaishno Devi Temple Jammu in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir. Opens at 24 hours (continuous) and closes at 24 hours (continuous) on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 24 hours, evening: 24 hours. Schedules may change on festival days.

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🕒 Opens 24 hours (continuous) 🕘 Closes 24 hours (continuous) 📍 Jammu & Kashmir Closed

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Vaishno Devi Temple Jammu

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Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
🛕 Temple opening
24 hours (continuous)
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
24 hours
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
24 hours
Open
🔒 Temple closing
24 hours (continuous)
Closed
ℹ️ Cave shrine open 24 hours. Registration mandatory. SMVDSB manages. Trekking season open all year.
📅 Regulated entry with timed passes. Average wait 2–8 hours. Heavy rush October–November and March–April.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Aarti (Morning)
5:00 AM Free
Brahma Muhurta aarti in cave shrine.
Madhyanha Aarti
12:00 PM Free
Midday aarti.
Sandhya Aarti
7:00 PM Free
Evening lamp ceremony.
Shayan Aarti
10:00 PM Free
Night prayers.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free. Yatra slip (registration) mandatory from Katra base.
Free
2–8 hours
Walk-in (registration mandatory at Katra)
⭐ Helicopter Service
Katra to Sanjichhat helipad. Pre-booking strongly recommended.
₹1,100 – ₹2,200 (one way)
Saves 4–6 hours trekking
SMVDSB online
🛺 Battery Car / Pony
Battery cars and ponies available for elderly pilgrims.
₹800 – ₹1,500
Partial trek aid
On-site at Katra
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Online Booking Guide

Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue
1
Visit SMVDSB official portal
Open maavaishnodevi.org for yatra slip and helicopter booking.
2
Register with Aadhaar
Aadhaar-based registration mandatory for all pilgrims.
3
Get Yatra Parchi (Slip)
Yatra slip is required for entry at Banganga checkpoint.
4
Book helicopter if needed
Katra to Sanjichhat helipad. Book early — slots fill fast.
5
Carry confirmation and Aadhaar
Both required at entry checkpoints.
📌 Accepted IDs: Aadhaar  |  Book at least Recommended 1–7 days ahead ahead for weekends & festivals.
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Vaishno Devi Aarti (Cave)
🕐 24 hours
Free
Darshan of three natural rock formations (Pindis) — Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati.
Navratri Special Puja
🕐 Navaratri
Special arrangements
Extended rituals during both Navaratri seasons.
Bhandara (Community meal)
🕐 Daily
Free
Free meals available at Katra and base camps for pilgrims.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
March / April
Navaratri (Spring)
Chaitra Navaratri — lakhs of pilgrims. Advanced booking essential.
👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 9 days
September / October
Navaratri (Autumn)
Shardiya Navaratri — biggest rush of the year.
👥 Extremely High crowd 📅 9 days
October / November
Diwali
Special celebrations at shrine and Katra.
👥 High crowd 📅 5 days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Chunni (Red/Orange Cloth)
₹50 – ₹500
Traditional offering and prasad from Vaishno Devi.
Prasad Packet
₹50 – ₹200
Temple sweets and dry fruits.
Charan Paduka Prasad
Free
Blessed prasad from Goddess footprint shrine.

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