Aarti in Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra, Jammu Kashmir, India

The 'Aarti' is one of the most important rituals in Vaishno Devi Shrine. Aarti is one form of devotion to the Goddess Vaishno Devi . Aarti in Vaishno Devi Temple is performed twice a day.

What is Timing of the Aarti in Vaishno Devi Temple?

Aarti in the Vaishno Devi Shrine it is performed between 5:00-7:00 AM in the morning and 5:00-7:00 PM in the evening depending on the season.

How to perform Aarti Rituals in Vaishno Devi Temple?

Aarti is performed by the temple priests first to the goddess in the Bhavan and next to the goddess outside of the temple.

What is Aatman Pujan in Vaishno Devi Temple?

Aatman Pujan is one of the rituals done before performance of Vaishno Devi Aarti by the priests. It is self-cleaning process.

Procedure of the Aarti in Vaishno Devi Temple

During Aarti idol of goddess or three pindies (Globules) are bathed in several materials considered sacred in Hinduism. Materials used for Aarti are milk, Ganges water, clarified butter and honey. After bath Goddess is decorated like a woman in Hinduism with clothes and ornaments.

How is Vaishno Devi Aarti different for Pilgrims?

After performance of Aarti inside the cave Aarti is performed for the pilgrims outside the cave. During Aarti inside the cave no one is allowed to enter the cave and Darshan is suspended for two hours.