Ardh Kuwari Cave Tourism
Type of destination: Religious/Hindu Pilgrimage
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Closed in: Open all year round
Ardh Kuwari Cave, also known as Ardhkunwari or Garbh Joon, is a revered cave shrine situated en route to the holy Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is considered to be the place where Goddess Vaishno Devi, manifested as Mata Adi Shakti, meditated for nine months before heading towards the main cave of Vaishno Devi. It is believed that during her meditation, the Goddess hid inside this cave to escape the demon Bhairo Nath. The cave is narrow and pilgrims usually have to crawl to pass through it. Inside the cave, there is a representation of Mata Vaishno Devi's three forms - Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi Temple consider it auspicious to visit Ardh Kuwari Cave, as it is an integral part of the pilgrimage. It serves as both a spiritual waypoint and a resting spot before continuing the journey upwards to the Bhawan.
Opening and Closing time of Ardh Kuwari Cave
| Monday |
Opening: 00:00
Closing: 24:00
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| Tuesday |
Opening: 00:00
Closing: 24:00
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| Wednesday |
Opening: 00:00
Closing: 24:00
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| Thursday |
Opening: 00:00
Closing: 24:00
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| Friday |
Opening: 00:00
Closing: 24:00
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| Saturday |
Opening: 00:00
Closing: 24:00
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| Sunday |
Opening: 00:00
Closing: 24:00
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Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Ardh Kuwari Cave
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Tips when you are visiting to Ardh Kuwari Cave
Queue
Expect queues. Be patient as the cave is narrow.
Clothing
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.
Health
Pilgrims with health issues should take necessary precautions.
Timing
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds.
Top 5 Reviews on Ardh Kuwari Cave
IndianGhummakad
Wrote on 30th Oct, 2022
Ardhkuwari Cave - The Abode of Maa Vaishno Devi for a 9 Months Period
On the way Ardhkuari is around 7Kms where the holy cave is located, Legend says Mata Vaishnodevi stayed inside the cave for 9 months and meditated. You need to collect entering slip and there will be ..
Navisingh09
Wrote on 30th Aug, 2022
Worst Restaurant at ardhkuwari temple. Only shrine board restaurants is best
This is really a must visit place. But the restaurant located here are really worst. Quality of food and restaurants staff are also unprofessional. Only take food from shrine board restaurants.
sanju_222323
Wrote on 9th May, 2021
Mata rani rested/hid for 9 months
it was the third stop when she was approached by Bhairon Nath. here Mata rani rested/hid for 9 months, it is said, the Goddess positioned herself in the same way as an unborn child is placed in his/he..
Exploretour1
Wrote on 19th Sep, 2020
Mata Ardhkumari Darshan
Best spiritual place 1stage darshan if you darshan this place you do everything in this world. Spiritual place
Bhaskar_10
Wrote on 8th Jan, 2020
Worth the wait : Jai Maa
Had Darshan on 5/1/2020
On our trek to Maa Vaishno Davi we registered at Ardhkuwari Maa and on return from Bhawan the group number was still far off but due to less number of pilgrims in the current ..
