Vaishno Devi Online Aarti Booking: Atka Aarti, Poojan, Steps and Itinerary
Aarti and poojan at Vaishno Devi can be booked online on the official Shrine Board website, in advance. This page explains the Atka Aarti and the poojan options, how to book them, what is reported about fees and the booking window, and how to plan your yatra and stay around your aarti slot.
Vaishno Devi Online Aarti Booking: Quick Answer
Aarti at the Vaishno Devi Bhawan is held twice a day, just before sunrise and just after sunset, and darshan pauses for nearly two hours during each aarti. Devotees with a valid booking can sit in the Atka Aarti area. The Shrine Board also offers individual poojan and the Shradha Suman Vishesh Pooja in several categories. All of these are booked on the official portal.
Fees, slots, categories and reporting rules are set by the Shrine Board and can change, so use the figures on this page as a guide and confirm on the portal before you plan. The Board has said it has not authorised private travel agents for aarti booking, so we do not sell aarti slots. We plan your yatra and stay around the slot you book yourself.
How to Book Vaishno Devi Aarti Online
- Step 1: Open the official portal or app. Use online.maavaishnodevi.org or the official mobile app. Shrine Board has not authorised private travel agents for helicopter, aarti or accommodation bookings. Book only on the official website or the official mobile app.
- Step 2: Log in. Register with your mobile number and email, verify the OTP and log in.
- Step 3: Choose the service. Select Atka Aarti or the poojan category you want.
- Step 4: Select date and session. Pick your date within the booking window. Reports say booking opens about 60 days ahead and closes a few days before the date.
- Step 5: Add details. Enter the devotee names and photo ID details as asked.
- Step 6: Pay and keep the receipt. At the Bhawan, show the booking receipt and original photo ID at the reception as directed by the Shrine Board.
Aarti and Poojan Options at Vaishno Devi
Amounts below are as reported in recent guides. The Shrine Board sets the actual amounts.
| Option | What it is | Reported amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atka Aarti | Seat in the Atka area during the morning or evening aarti | About ₹2,000 per person reported. Group schemes are also reported |
| Individual Poojan, Category A | Poojan in your name. You need not be present. Prasad is sent to your address | ₹2,100 |
| Individual Poojan, Category B | Poojan where you are present | ₹11,000 |
| Shradha Suman Vishesh Pooja (SSVP) | Premium aarti darshan in the holy cave. Four categories for 1, 2, 3 or 5 persons. Higher categories include rooms and meals | ₹26,000, ₹48,000, ₹71,000 and ₹1,21,000 |
These amounts are drawn from published guides and can change. Confirm the amount, inclusions and the number of persons on the Shrine Board portal before you pay.
Aarti Yatra Itinerary (3 Days)
A sample plan around your aarti slot. Reporting time and rules come from the Shrine Board.
Aarti Day Rules and Tips
- Reach the Bhawan with time in hand. Start the climb early so you are not rushing before the reporting time.
- Carry the receipt and original photo ID. Names must match the booking.
- Follow the Shrine Board instructions. What you can carry and where you can sit is told at the gate and by staff.
- Expect the darshan pause. Darshan stops for nearly two hours during each aarti, so plan your arrival around it.
- Pack light. Mobile phones and bags are kept at the cloakroom at the Bhawan.
- Dress for the weather. Nights on the hill are cold even in summer. Carry a jacket.
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Stay Around Your Aarti Booking
Many aarti devotees stay at Katra the night before and return the next day. The Shrine Board also has rooms and dormitories at Katra, Ardhkuwari, Sanjichhat and the Bhawan. Read Vaishno Devi online accommodation booking to plan your stay, and battery car booking if you want to shorten the climb.
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FAQs: Vaishno Devi Online Aarti Booking
How to book Vaishno Devi aarti online?
Log in to the Shrine Board portal or app, open the aarti or poojan service, select the date and session, add details and pay. Keep the receipt and your original photo ID for the Bhawan.
What is Atka Aarti at Vaishno Devi?
Atka Aarti is the daily aarti at the Bhawan, held in the morning and the evening. Devotees with a valid booking can sit in the aarti area during the ceremony.
How much is the Vaishno Devi aarti booking fee?
Recent guides report about ₹2,000 per person for Atka Aarti. Poojan options and the Shradha Suman Vishesh Pooja cost more. The Shrine Board sets the amounts, so confirm on the portal.
How many days in advance can I book the aarti?
Reports say booking opens about 60 days ahead and closes a few days before the date. Check the portal for the current window.
What are the aarti timings?
Aarti is held before sunrise and after sunset, so the clock time changes with the season. Darshan pauses for nearly two hours during each aarti.
Can IndiaPackage book the aarti slot for me?
No. The Shrine Board has said aarti bookings are made only through its official channels. We plan your travel and stay around your booking.
Do I need the yatra slip with an aarti booking?
Yes, the free yatra registration slip is still needed to start the yatra from Katra.
Can I book the aarti and helicopter together?
They are separate bookings on the portal. Choose dates for both so the helicopter slot and the aarti reporting time work together.
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