Archive · 31 Jan 2026
First International Museum of Goddess to be built in Katra
A new museum dedicated to goddesses is going to be built in Katra, near the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
This museum will be the first of its kind in India and will have replicas of important pilgrimage sites for goddesses from all over the country.
The museum aims to teach visitors about the history, culture, and traditions related to these goddesses.
It will also help attract more tourists and create jobs, supporting the local economy.
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has said that experts are working on the project, and construction will start soon.
This museum is expected to make Katra an even more important place for pilgrims and tourists.
First International Museum of Goddess to be built in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.
Museum will feature replicas of major 'devi' pilgrimage sites and Shakti Peeths from across India.
Aims to preserve and showcase India's spiritual, cultural, and historical heritage related to goddess worship.
Expected to boost heritage tourism, generate employment, and support the local economy.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that work on the museum will begin soon.
- Who
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and officials
- What
- Construction of the first International Museum of Goddess in Katra
- When
- Work to begin soon (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, near Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
- Why
- To preserve and showcase India's spiritual and cultural legacy, boost tourism, and generate employment
- Location
- Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
- Purpose
- Dedicated to goddesses and their pilgrimage sites
- Annual Pilgrims
- 80 to 90 lakh
- Key Features
- Replicas of Shakti Peeths and major temples
- Expected Impact
- Boost heritage tourism and local economy
- Project Vision
- Global center for research on Devi traditions
- Significance
- First-of-its-kind museum in India