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Vaishno Devi Temple

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Vaishno Devi Temple

Vaishno Devi Temple, also known as the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and Vaishno Devi Bhavan, is a Hindu temple in Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. Dedicated to Vaishno Devi, a manifestation of goddesses Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasarasvati, it is on Trikuta mountain at an elevation of

5,200 feet (1,500 meters). The temple is 43 km from the main city of Jammu and 29 km from the district headquarters Reasi town. The temple is governed by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) and has been chaired by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir since August 1986. It is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage sites in India, with millions of devotees visiting the temple annually. In 2023 the board reported 9.52 million pilgrims.

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