Avoid playing transistors or tape recorders too loudly or creating blockage or hindrances in the passages meant for circulation of the yatris.

Fellow pilgrims are bound to you by their faith in the Mata.

Do not paint, stick posters or disfigure signboards, and also avoid littering the area.

To maintain the sanctity of the place do not indulge in playing cards, smoking or chewing betel (paan) at Bhawan or enroute.

Do not break traffic discipline or try to over take others at difficult stretches. Do not relax at points where warning notices are displayed. Walk on the paved track, instead of the stairs.

Avoid over straining yourself on the climb.

8, Kalika Bhawan, Durbar, or write to the Chief executive Officer, SMVSB for any suggestions/complaints. Do contact the central office of the Shrine Board located at Katra, or the Sub Divisional Magistrate or Tehsildar in Room No.

Donations to the shrine are exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Act.

In case of donations at the donation counters of the board at Katra (central office), Adhkawari, Sanji Chhat and various points at the Bhawan and obtain a formal receipt for the same.

Use only the donation boxes provided by the SMVSB.

Demand to see official rate lists when making payments.

Take official receipts for all payments made to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVSB) as well as those made to private vendors.Without an authentic yatra slip, crossing of the Ban Ganga check post is not permitted.

Obtain a yatra slip only from the yatra registration counter at the Tourist Reception Centre at the Katra bus stand and nowhere else.

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