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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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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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24 hours (continuous)
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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24 hours
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—
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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—
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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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24 hours
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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24 hours (continuous)
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Closed |
📅 Regulated entry with timed passes. Average wait 2–8 hours. Heavy rush October–November and March–April.
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Aarti (Morning)
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5:00 AM | Free |
Brahma Muhurta aarti in cave shrine.
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Madhyanha Aarti
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12:00 PM | Free |
Midday aarti.
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Sandhya Aarti
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7:00 PM | Free |
Evening lamp ceremony.
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Shayan Aarti
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10:00 PM | Free |
Night prayers.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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🆓
General Darshan
Free. Yatra slip (registration) mandatory from Katra base.
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Free |
2–8 hours
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Walk-in (registration mandatory at Katra)
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⭐
Helicopter Service
Katra to Sanjichhat helipad. Pre-booking strongly recommended.
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₹1,100 – ₹2,200 (one way) |
Saves 4–6 hours trekking
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SMVDSB online
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🛺
Battery Car / Pony
Battery cars and ponies available for elderly pilgrims.
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₹800 – ₹1,500 |
Partial trek aid
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On-site at Katra
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