Vaishno Devi Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple, also known as the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and Vaishno Devi Bhavan, is a Hindu mandir (temple) located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, dedicated to Vaishno Devi, a manifestation of Durga. Shakta traditions consider the temple as one of the 52 Maha (major) Shakti Peethas dedicated to Durga. The temple is governed by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), chaired by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in August 1986.
| Vaishno Devi Temple | |
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View of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan surrounded by Trikuta Hills | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Reasi |
| Deity | Vaishno Devi |
| Festivals | Navaratri, Diwali, New Year |
| Governing body | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Country | India |
Location of Vaishno Devi in Jammu & Kashmir Vaishno Devi Temple (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33.0299°N 74.9482°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Cave Temple |
| Completed | 0028 Vikram Samvat |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 4 |
| Elevation | 1,584.96 m (5,200 ft) |
| Website | |
| maavaishnodevi.org | |
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Every year, millions of devotees visit the temple. It is also one of the richest temples in India with annual receipts of almost $16 million according to some authors. The temple has received over 1,800 kgs of gold, 4,700 kilos of silver, and ₹2,000 crore (US$250 million) cash in the last two decades (2000-2020) as donation.
The temple is governed by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). The board was established under the Jammu and Kashmir state government Act No. XVI/1988, also known as Shri Mata Vaishno devi Shrine Act. The board is chaired by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir who also appoints 9 board members for governing the Shrine.