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Introduction and History
This small and beautiful temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga is outstanding and unique in Northern India.The journey of mata vaishno devi darshan are starts from here .
The other attraction for devotees is the way temple use to lightening in night between the trees, Calmness and spiritual itself with the vibes of blessing of Maa.
An route Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, the sacred Bhumika Mandir in Katra is one of the sites for the Hindu devotees to pay homage. The holy shrine is situated close to Bus stand with beautiful architecture.
Devi Pindi Mata Mandir
So, Devi Pindi is an ancient Hindu temple located in the hills of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is around 40 km far from Jammu city and one can hire a local taxi or use their own vehicle to reach the destination.
As some of you must know that Devi Pindi is also believed to be the same shrines of Mata Vaishno devi.
Devi Pindi is an ancient Hindu temple located in the hills of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is around 40 km far from Jammu city and one can hire a local taxi or use their own vehicle to reach the destination. A river will be running besides it and you can have a bath in it. The best place which is the premises of the beautiful shrine Surrounded by greenery and rocks.
There is a very low network area in the last half km of the trek. Neverthless this whole small trek is one of the most amazing experiences of Jammu and kashmir and we hope everyone needs some solace and a sense of adventure in their life. This place has it all.
The Prachin Mandir is an ancient temple located at Katra. This temple has a unique tradition of offering pray to the Holy deity- Goddes Durga, Sherawali, deity Goddess Durga by offering Bhauj in early morning, in day and both before night. They also do prayers to Shiv ji,Maa Kaali and Ram-Siya and Hanumaji, blow many diyaas as they are all beleivers and emotionally attached to Goddess Sherawali.
Visitors can see other deities Statues here like Shiv Bhagwan, Lord Ganesha, Lord Ram – Maa Siiya, Shera wali Maa, Durga Maa and Hanuman ji also.
Apart from structural beauty the Temple have got literally Shining environment with neat-clean conditions and hygiene protocols.
The environment is totally full of Spirituality and Peace.
Photos
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Presiding Deity
Goddess Durga🙏
Festivals
Naag Panchami
Mahashivratri
Durga Pooja
Holi
Deepawali
Navratris
Basant Panchami
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ram Navami
Hanuman Jayanti
Krishna Janmashtami etc.
Basic services
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Children Park, 4 Satsang Hall, Solar Light, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
THINGS TO DO
MEDITATION
Discover inner peace and positive energy through the ancient practice of meditation
AYURVEDA
If you are looking for holistic physical healing through non-invasive methods, Ayurveda could be of interest to you.
ASTROLOGY
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ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to Goddess Durga.
Timing
You can visit here between 5 am to 7 pm and there is no entry fee.
Alll days in week but the timings can be deffer on the festival days!
The months between March and October are the best to visit Mandir due to salubrious weather of the place. In winters, it gets quite cold making it a bit inconvenient to travel.
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be perform as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati
Bhawan Vishnu Aarti and Bhagwan Ram Maa Sita Aarti 6 AM
Hanuman ji Aarti and Chalisa 6:15 AM
Sita Maa , Bhagwan Ram, Hanuman Ji, Vishnu Bhagwan and Shiv Bhagwan Bhajans etc…
Nearby Interesting Temples
Ardh Kuwari Temple (2 km)
Mahamaya Temple (3.2 km)
Geeta Mandir (10.2 km)
Bhairavnath Temple (11 km)
Raghunath Mandir (17.8 km)
Etc..
Dharamshalas
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Mangal Bhawan Dharamshala
Durga Dharamshala
Yatri Niwas
Katra – Sadhu Dharam Sthal (Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala)
Katra – Shri Multan Sewa Sadan – Dharamshala
Katra – Shri Chintamani Mandir Trust – Yatrik Niwas
Katra – Shri Annapurna Mandir Charitable Trust etc..
Nearby Hotels
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Shops and Markets
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Restaurants
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Hospitals
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Concern Police Stations
Police Station Katra
Taxi Stand, Katra Nagpuri, Model Town, New Delhi, 110009
Udhampur Police Station
Udhampur Bus Stand Rd, Shiv Nagar, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir 182101
01992 270 725
Names, phone numbers , photos and brief introduction of Pujaris, Archaks, Mahants and Management Committee.
Details to be taken.
Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on totally legal site taking care by Mandir Commite , there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria, Adequites etc..
Social Supports to Society , Social works, Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Some of the Lok Jan and Pashu Sewa is underplanning by Temple Sewa Samiti.
Temple always Serve Langar and Sharbat Pani to Devotees who comes to pray.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
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Modes of Travel
By Air
As Katra does not have an airport of its own, Jammu Airport serves as the nearest airport. Also called Satwari Airport, it connects Jammu to prominent Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Amritsar and Chennai via regular service of direct and stopover domestic flights. Passengers can hire a taxi from outside the airport to travel a distance of around 40 km to Katra.
By Train
A good number of trains from places like Kolkata, Pathankot, Amritsar, Delhi and Chandigarh run to Jammu Tawi Railway Station, an oldest and important railway station of the state. Good news is that Indian Railways recently introduced Katra’s own railway station which lies on the Jammu Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link. Direct trains from Delhi are available for Katra Railway Station.
Jammu Airport is also known as Satwari Airport which is located just about 48 kilometers away. It is the nearest airfield that can be accessed to reach Katra by air. Some of the major airlines operational at the Jammu Airport include Air India, IndiGo, GoAir, SpiceJet, JetKonnect and many others. Jammu Airport is connected to Delhi, Leh, Srinagar, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmadabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa and others.
By Road
Katra is connected by state and national highways. It can be directly reached via buses from Jammu which run at frequent intervals. Direct buses to Katra are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Patiala, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Pathankot and many other cities of north India. All these buses offer affordable and comfortable journey.
Nearest Airport : Jammu Airport, Jammu
If you are planning to reach Katra via railways then the nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi. This railway station is well linked with major cities in the country especially the northern part. Trains are considered as a better option by most pilgrims who plan to travel to Katra.
The town of Katra is well linked with roadways as one can easily reach here by road. How to reach Katra is one of the common questions that come in the mind of the travelers who are planning to visit the destination. It is quite easy to reach Katra as this town is well connected to all nearby locations. There are regular buses, taxis and other roadways options to reach Katra. Few known places near Katra are Dera baba banda (30 km), Shiv Khori Shrine (85 km) and Jammu (50 km).
Devotees and visitors can have Autorickshaws,taxis,tangas,tuktuk and bus towards the Temple which is around 06-20kms away from the all of above travel modes.
If you are planning to reach Katra via railways then the nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi. This railway station is well linked with major cities in the country especially the northern part. Trains are considered as a better option by most pilgrims who plan to travel to Katra.
The town of Katra is well linked with roadways as one can easily reach here by road. How to reach Katra is one of the common questions that come in the mind of the travelers who are planning to visit the destination. It is quite easy to reach Katra as this town is well connected to all nearby locations. There are regular buses, taxis and other roadways options to reach Katra.
You can visit here between 5 am to 7 pm and there is no entry fee.
Alll days in week but the timings can be deffer on the festival days!
The months between March and October are the best to visit Mandir due to salubrious weather of the place. In winters, it gets quite cold making it a bit inconvenient to travel.
Devotees and visitors can have Autorickshaws,taxis,tangas,tuktuk and bus towards the Temple which is around 06-20kms away from the all of above travel modes.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Ladda, Jammu and Kashmir 182301
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Visitors Views
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