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Presiding Deity
Goddess Vaishno Devi (Adi Shakti)
Typical Timings
Open 24 hours (helicopter and pony services run daytime only)
Main Festival
Navratri
Significance
A cave shrine in the Trikuta Hills where the Goddess is worshipped in the form of three natural rock formations (pindis), one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India.
What Makes It Special
A roughly 12–13 km uphill trek (or pony/palanquin/helicopter option) from Katra base camp to the cave shrine.
Address
Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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