How to Obtain Vaishno Devi Yatra Parchi Online ?

Jai Mata Di !

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) had added another feather to its cap, when it announced the awesome Online Yatra Parchi for pilgrims. Now, It is possible for you to plan your  Trip, without any worry about the Yatra Parchi. With the help of this service, yatris can get themselves registered for Yatra Online at any suitable date, picked by them.

It will also reduce the huge  rush of pilgrim at the Yatra Parchi Counters located in Katra. In our previous post, we have shared the Complete Details on Obtaining the Vaishno Devi Yatra Parchi. The Best part of this service is that the Online Yatra Parchi is absolutely free for any no of Yatris. It is worth mentioning here that Online Yatra Parchi Service was started by Shrine Board some years back, but it was a paid service, where each yatris will have to spend Rs 50/- to obtain the Yatra Parchi

But Now with the announcement of this Free Online Yatra Parchi, you can obtain the Parchi with few clicks from your Computer and without spending a single Dime.

In this post, we are going to share the Detailed Process for Obtaining the Online Yatra Parchi. So read this post till end to know the exact process for getting the Yatra Parchi

How to Obtain the Vaishno Devi Online Yatra Parchi ?

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Amarnath yatra 2013 : Date, Registration and Schedule

Amarnath Yatra 2013

Amarnath Yatra 2013 --> Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage that is organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB). It takes place during the month of sharavan (July and august) depending on the weather conditions and also decided by the poornima (Lunar eclipse). 

Every year lakhs of devotes devour on the pilgrimage to pay homage to Lord Shiva’s Shiva Linga as devotes call it, which is an ice stalagmite formed due the ice droplets that fall due to the melting snow inside the 130 ft. High Amarnath Cave. The Amarnath Yatra is also famous for its lush green surroundings and beautiful snow capped mountains that attract a large number of tourists as well.

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Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking, Package and Tickets

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking and E-Ticketing

The shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi attracts lakhs of visitors every year who travel from all over India and abroad to pay homage to the Devi who is known to fulfil every wish of the followers whom she regards as her children. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi resides in a cave that is located in the Himalayas, in the folds of Trikuta Bhagwati Hill. The holy pilgrimage is taken by millions of devotees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi due to their faith and devotion in her, the number of visitors during a year exceed one crore.

The journey to one of the holiest and most pious places in India starts from Katra. To reach Katra you need to boards a bus, travel by train or by your own transport. Even all the major carriers have planes to Jammu. The Yatra (pilgrimage) starts from Katra, from where one can book a Vaishno Devi Helicopter that will drop you at sanjhichatt. The Vaishno Devi Helicopter Ride is absolutely a breathtaking one with the chopper wading through the besetting clouds; it feels like you are talking to God.

Helicopter Booking

Many packages for Helicopter travel from Katra to Sanjhichatt are available like ones that offer a return to Katra too, and also the return can be done the same day or the next day. The tickets for booking a Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride can also be booked online. The Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride is an absolutely thrilling affair and offers a chance to view the horizon of such a wonderful and godly place. Helicopter booking starts a month in advance of the Yatra and offers many other things like staying in a hotel (budget or luxury) once you land in Katra.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tour Packages

The pilgrimage to the holiest shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi which is located in the foothills of Himalayas in the state of Jammu and Kashmir starts from Katra. All the devotees reach Katra, which is the starting point of the Yatra (pilgrimage) and from Katra it is a 13 km climb uphill to visit the sanctorum sanatorium, the cave of the goddess Shri Mata Vaishno Devi located on a height of 5200ft. There are various ways to cover the distance of the Yatra. 

One can walk the Yatra with the pilgrimage or there are horses available to ride on. Another way is to book a Vaishno Devi Helicopter package that will take you the sanjhichatt which offers a beautiful and scenic view. There are various packages one can take while booking a Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride like they offer an A/c cab to take you from Jammu to Katra and the return trip as well, includes a Helicopter ride to and fro from Katra to sanjhichatt. 

As well as offer a stay in luxury hotels for one night, two nights or more depending on the package you take. One can also combine the various tour packages by choosing two destinations like Amarnath Yatra or a Srinagar tour along with the Vaishno Devi and the whole trip for you will be planned by the tour organisers in a hassle free manner. By taking a Vaishno Devi Helicopter package you also get a VIPs pass for darshan in the holy cave. 

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Vaishno Devi Helicopter E-Ticketing

If one wishes to avail the Helicopter services from Katra to Sanjhichatt, one can book the Chopper ride by going online. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has put the online reservation service system in operation; one can log on to the shrine board's website (www.maavaishnodevi.org) and secure a confirmed e-ticket. The prices for the Helicopter Ride have also been reduced from Rs 1225 to Rs 699 per person.


Complete Details About ▬► Vaishno Devi Helicopter Online Booking

So what are you waiting for? Just book a Vaishno Devi Helicopter ride package today for your family and be relaxed as everything will be taken care of. You just need to turn up for seeking the blessings of the mother goddess and get rejuvenated by soaking up the atmosphere of this wonderful and pious place. It will be an unforgettable tour and Helicopter Ride we promise. Jai Mata Di. 

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Happy Navratri 2012 : Significance, Fasting, Recipes

Navratri Festival 2012

Navratri 2012 Festival Begins Today and Here are the Important Navratri 2012 Dates

The festival of Navratri is around the corner. The Navratri commences on the first day of the full moon, bright fortnight of the lunar month called Ashwin. The festival is celebrated for nine nights every year during the beginning of October, as the dates of the festival are determined according to the lunar calendar, the festival may be held for a day more or a day less.  Navaratri in 2012 starts on the 16th of October and will commence on 24th of October.  The nine day festival of Navratri is dedicated to the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Each day a form of Shakti and the different manifestations of Goddess Durga are celebrated and the commencement of the festival on the 10th day is known as Vijayadashami or dussehra.

Significance of Navratri

There are two important occasions in the beginning of spring and beginning of autumn that are very important junctions of climatic and solar influence. These two periods are considered to be sacred for the worship of the Divine Mother Shakti. Navratri literally meaning nine nights in Sanskrit is fixed according to the lunar calendar and on all these days, the people preach various forms of goddess Durga with fervour and devotion.

Forms and Manifestations of Goddess Durga

Nine forms of Shakti are worshipped during the Navratras.  There are different traditions and rituals that are followed in various regions. The different manifestations of Goddess Durga are
 

• Bhadrakali    
• Amba or Jagadamba- Mother of the Universe
• Annapurna Devi- The one who bestows grains (annas) in plentiful
• Sarvamangala- The one who gives joy(mangal) to all
• Bhairavi
• Chandika or Chandi    
• Lalita
• Bhavani
• Mookambika
   

Navratri Rituals

Navaratri is celebrated in different ways throughout India. In North India, all three Navaratris are celebrated by fasting on all the nine days and worshipping the Mother Durga in her different forms. The Chaitra Navaratri commences with Ram Navami and the Sharad Navaratri commences with Durga Puja and Dusshera. In Gujarat the Durga Puja is celebrated by dancing Garba to live devotional songs. The Dusshera of Kulllu in Himachal Pradesh is also very famous in North India.  The last four days of the Sharad Navaratri take up a dramatic form in states of eastern India like Bihar, Jharkand, West Bengal, Orissa and Assam as Durga Puja is celebrated with fervour and it is their biggest festival of the year. Life size idols that are beautifully carved and decorated depicting the Goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahishasura are set up in temples. These idols are worshiped and immersed in the river on the last day.

Navratri Fasting

During Navratri, some devotees of Durga observe a fast for nine days and offer prayers for the health and prosperity of the family. Devotees avoid meat, alcoholic drinks, wheat, grains, onions etc during this period as it is believed that during Navratri, that is the period of seasonal change, grains attract and absorb a lot of negative energy from the surroundings therefore it is best to avoid eating grains in this auspicious period for the purification of the Navaratri and eliminate all the negative energy. It is also considered to be a very auspicious time for starting new ventures.

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Navratri 2012 Dates and Vaishno Devi Navratri Festival

The beautiful town of Katra is all set to celebrate the Upcoming Navratri Festival in 2012, as only few days had left for Navrati 2012.Every year the Navratri festival in organised in Katra by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) in collaboration with the District Administration and Tourism Department of J&K.The Duration of colorful Navarati festival is 8 Days.It is said that Navratri is the best time to have the Darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi ji, as Navratri is considered to be very auspicious.

Apart from this, the weather is most pleasant during this part of the year, as it is neither too cold nor hot. Because of these reasons the there is huge rush of pilgrims during the Navratri festival.So, if you are planning to pay obeisance at Maa Vaishno Devi temple, then it is the right time to visit the shrine.

Vaishno Devi yatra to cross 1 Crore mark in 2012 !

It is expected that in 2012, the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra for the second successive time will cross 1 Crore mark.Last year, for the first time, the Vaishno Devi yatra crossed the 1 crore figure.

NAVRATRI 2012 DATES

Navratri 2012 Dates are from 16th Oct to 23rd October, 2012. Among the two navratis, the Sharad Navratri (Sept-Oct) is most famous, and begins on the First bright half of the Ashwin.

Navratri October-2012 Dates

Here is the Detailed Day to Day description of Navratri Festival in October-2012.

1) First Navratri Date :    16th Oct, 2012  (Ghatsthapana)
2) 2nd Navratri Date :     17th Oct, 2012  (Chandra Darshan)
3) 3rd Navratri Date  :     18th Oct, 2012  (Sindoor Tritiya)
4) 4th Navratri Date  :     19th Oct, 2012   ( Varad Vinayak Chaturthi and Lalit Panchami)
5) 5th Navratri Date  :     20th Oct, 2012   ( Upang Lalita Vrat)
6) 6th Navratri Date  :     21st Oct, 2012    ( Saraswati Awahan)
7) 7h Navratri Date   :     22nd Oct, 2012   ( Saraswathi Puja)
8) 8th Navratri Date  :     23rd Oct, 2012    ( Saraswathi Puja Ends)
9) 9th Navratri Date  :     24th Oct, 2012    ( SaraswathiVisarjan)

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Online Registration for Amarnath Yatra 2012 at www.jkbank.net

The Online Registration for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012 had started from 7th may, 2012.Interested yatris who wish to avail the online facility for yatra registration can log on to Official Website of JK Bank and follow the instructions provided there in order to carry out the Online Registration process.Here are few steps that yatris will have to undertake for availing the online registration facility for Shri Amarnath Ji yatra 2012

Before proceeding for Online registration, yatris are advised to go through the Advisory issued by Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board.Here are a few points that are issued by Shrine board as an advisory to yatris who wish to undertake pilgrimage for Amarnath Yatra 2012.

1). Yatris are required to submit a Medical certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner (RPM) at the time of crossing the Baltal or Chandarwari check point.In case the yatris are failed to produce the Medical certificate along with e- yatra permit, then they will not be allowed to proceed further towards the holy cave.

2) Before proceeding for the yatra, yatris are required to go through the Do's and Don's for the yatra given of the Official Website of Shri Amarnath Ji Shri Board.

3) The E-Yatra permit that was generated at the time of Online Registration must be printed and preserved as it is the mandatory document for undertaking the Amarnath Yatra 2012.

4) A maximum of 5 persons can be registered online for a single booking.

5) Yatris are required to provide the Nomination details of the relative in case of death due to accident.

6 Simple steps for Amarnath Yatra 2012 Online Registration

1) Log on to JK Banks Official Website .ie (www.jkbank.net) and on the Homepage, click on the link for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012 Registration at the Right side bar OR You can directly open the Online Registration page at the link given below

• https://jkbank.net/apps/yatra2011/

2) On this page, a few steps regarding the Online Registration process are given, read these steps and click of the Next Button at the Bottom of the page

3) On the new page, the yatris will have have to check the availability for a particular date and particular route

4) After checking the availability, yatris will again have to Click on the Next Button and proceed further and on the New page, yatris will have to Fill their details along with the billing information and proceed on to the Next page

5) After that, you will have to accept the Undertaking, by checking the Button "I agree" and proceed further for Payment of Yatra Registration fee.The fee is Rs 15, that can be paid online through the Internet Banking facility.

6) After the Payment of Registration fees, you will get your E-Yatra permit card containing your Transaction ID and other details.The yatra permit card must be preserved and printed for future references

After Reading This Article, Yatris read these articles

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Registration Process for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2012

Amarnath Yatra 2012 dates have been announced and we feel delighted to announce that The Yatra registration is all set to start from the 7^th May, 2012.This year for the time ever in the History of Amarnath Yatra that, registration will be done by the post offices. Earlier the Registration is done by three banks viz. J&K Bank, Yes Bank and District Co-operative banks. This is really a welcome step as those yatris who will have travel 100’s of Kms for Yatra registration will now be able to get themselves registered at near by places

Registration for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2012

In this article on Amarnath Yatra Registration, we will discuss in detail the Complete Registration Process that includes both the E –Web based Online Registration and Designated Counter based Offline Registration Offline Registration OR Traditional Registration Method

Yatris who would like to get themselves registered for Amarnath Yatra 2012 through Offline Registration mode must go through the simple steps given below

Downloading the Application Form

 The first requirement for Registration is to get the Application form. The Application form is the only document that is used for Amarnath Yatra Registration. The Application form can be downloaded from the Official Website of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board.Here is the Link for Downloading the Amarnath Yatra 2012 Application form

                                                    After Downloading, take the Print out of the Application form and fill all the details contained in the Application form with complete care.

Filling the Application Form: 

The Application form is very simple to fill and contains the fields such as Name, Gender, Fathers Name, Address, Mobile Number, Email Address etc.After filling all these details and other details, yatris will have to deposit this Application Form at any of Designated counters.Here is the Complete List of Designated Counters for Amarnath Yatra 2012 Registration.

Medical Certificate is Compulsory

Due to large number of Deaths of pilgrims at the time of performing yatra, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board had made it compulsory for each and every yatri to produce a Medical Certificate certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner.No yatri without the Medical certificate will be permitted to perform the yatra.Yatris can downalod the Medical Certification from the link given below

Download Medical Certificate 

Collecting the Receipt

After submitting the fully filled Yatra Application form along with the Medical Certificate, the bank will issue a Receipt containing the Yatra Registration Number, Date and Route of Yatra

 Need Help ?

If you have any doubts in mind related to the Registration Process for Amarnath Yatra 2012, then you are free to post your Queries in the Comment box below

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