Shrine Board Unveils Dedicated Portal for International Goddess Museum; Invites Expert Suggestions

Katra,The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has taken a significant step towards establishing the upcoming International Goddess Museum by unveiling a dedicated official online portal https://suggestions.smvdsbimog.org/#/museum in pursuance of the approval accorded during the 76th Meeting of the Board held under the chairmanship of Manoj Sinha,Chairman, SMVDSB (Lt. Governor, JK-UT).

The launch of the portal marks a major milestone in the conceptualization and development of an upcoming world-class museum devoted to the spiritual, cultural and historical dimensions of the Divine Feminine and the revered Shakti tradition.

The Board has invited suggestions and expert inputs from scholars, historians, architects, museologists, spiritual practitioners and other domain specialists to help shape the vision, design and content of the upcoming museum. Envisioned as a centre of international standards, the proposed upcoming museum will present the timeless heritage of Maa Vaishno Devi Ji through modern and immersive technologies, including digital installations, interactive galleries, light and sound shows and thoughtfully curated thematic exhibitions.

The museum will also comprehensively document and showcase the history of the Holy Shrine, the evolution of the Yatra, the philosophy of Shakti worship and the broader spiritual traditions associated with Sanatan Dharma, thereby offering visitors an enriching blend of devotion, knowledge and cultural insight.

Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB stated that the newly launched portal provides a collaborative platform for experts and institutions to share research-based inputs, thematic proposals, archival references and innovative concepts for the museum. He emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure authenticity, scholarly depth and contemporary presentation standards while preserving the sanctity and spiritual essence of the Holy Shrine.

Reiterating the Board?s vision, the CEO said that the project is being developed as a knowledge and experiential centre of global repute that will serve pilgrims, researchers and visitors from across the world. He appealed to experts, academic institutions and stakeholders to actively participate in this collective endeavor by visiting the dedicated portal and submitting their valuable suggestions.

The proposed International Goddess Museum is poised to further enrich the spiritual journey of devotees while enhancing the cultural and heritage profile of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage and the town of Katra.