The Vaishno Devi Temple, also referred to as the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and Vaishno Devi Bhavan, stands as a prominent Hindu mandir situated in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. Dedicated to Vaishno Devi, a revered manifestation of Durga, this sacred site rests on the Trikuta mountain at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Embraced by the Shakti tradition as a Shakti Pitha, the temple's governance falls under the auspices of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), overseen by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir since August 1986.
Annually, millions of devout pilgrims embark on a journey to pay homage at this revered temple, seeking blessings and spiritual solace.