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Do's or Dont's

Take officcial receipts for all payments made to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board as well as private vendors.
Avail of the services of only registered people be it pithu, pony or the dandiwalla and keep his token for the period he is engaged.
Contact the announcement counters of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Katra, Banganga, Adhkawari and Darbar for locating missing persons.
Use only the donation boxes provided at various places by Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board. In case of donations at the donation counters of the Board at Katra (Central Office/ Vishram Ghar), Adhkawari, Sanjichhat and various points at the Bhawan obtain a formal receipt.
Avoid overstraining on the climb and prefer the track over the stairs and stick to either of the paths.
Luggage and belongings should not be deposited with unauthorised persons or left unguarded at the bathing ghats.
Beware of suspicious people. They may dupe you.
To maintain the sanctity of the place, do not indulge in gambling, playing cards, smoking or chewing betel (Paan) at Bhawan or enroute.
Avoid painting, sticking posters or disfiguring signboards as well as littering in the area.
Official rate lists for all services are available. Demand to see them when making payments.
Containers have been provided for throwing rubbish and other waste.
Fellow pilgrims are bound to you by their faith in the Mata. Avoid things like playing transistors/tape recorders too loudly or creating blockages or hinderances in movement or passages meant for circulation.
Qualified doctors are available at the Primary Health Centre, Katra, Adhkawari and Bhawan - Open round the clock. The Evening Clinic, Katra Bus Stand - Open 2 pm to 8 pm.
Clothing - Light woollens required at night during the summer months. Heavy woollens required during the remaining part of the year

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