Discover Spiritual Serenity at Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota
Kol Kandoli Temple stands as a cherished place of worship in Nagrota, revered for its deep religious significance. Known as the first resting place of Mata Vaishno Devi before her sacred journey to the Trikuta Hills, this temple offers visitors a truly serene and divine atmosphere. The temple’s simple yet beautiful architecture and well-maintained premises invite devotees and travelers alike to experience moments of peace and spiritual calmness. Its convenient location along the Jammu–Srinagar highway makes it an accessible stop for pilgrims seeking blessings before proceeding to the famous Vaishno Devi shrine. Visitors often speak of the profound positivity felt here, enhanced further during vibrant festivals and special occasions. For those traveling to Katra, a visit to Kol Kandoli Temple is more than a tradition—it’s a meaningful spiritual journey.
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Ranjit Singh (Raghav)
2 months agoKol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota is a spiritually enriching place and holds great religious significance as it is believed to be the first resting place of Mata Vaishno Devi before her journey to Trikuta Hills. The temple has a serene and divine atmosphere, perfect for offering prayers and finding peace. The architecture is simple yet beautiful, and the temple premises are well maintained. Devotees often experience a deep sense of positivity and calmness here. Festivals and special occasions make the temple even more vibrant with devotional energy. Being conveniently located on the Jammu–Srinagar highway, it is easily accessible for pilgrims and travelers. A must-visit spiritual destination for those seeking blessings before heading towards Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
Vatsalya Shukla
4 months agoPeaceful place ... Must visit this temple before going to maa vaishno devi katra ...
Jeevan Agrawal
a year agoKol Kandoli temple is en route from Jammu to Katra. It is believed that Mata Vaishno stays when she was 5 year old girl. She used to play with village girls. Now also, people go there and after darshan of Pindi, used to play on swings. Kol Kandoli temple is called the First Darshan of Mata Vaishno. A must go place if you are going for Vaishno Devi trip and landed in Jammu.
Anuj Tiwari
2 years agoBest Time to visit: February to April and September to November Location: Jagti Road, Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir Timing: 6:00AM to 9:00PM About this temple: Kol Kandoli Temple is located in Nagrota city in J&K. This temple is dedicated to Mata Shri Vaishno Devi. It is believed to be good to visit this temple before starting the journey for Mata Vaishno Devi. According to mythology, Mata Vaishno appeared here at the age of 5 years in the form of a little girl and did penance here for 12 years. After the penance, she settled here in the form of a pindi.
Dr. Kshemya Parmar
a year agoA very peaceful and spiritual place to visit if you are visiting Mata Vaishno devi ! It is situated near the Army camp area in Nagrota ! When you will visit this temple you will feel very nice ! When you visit Jammu to Katra you can tell your driver to visit this temple !