The Akhand Jyot (continuous flame) at Vaishno Devi is one of the most popular sevas. Devotees who cannot travel often sponsor a jyot in their family’s name. Here is how the online process works in 2026.
What Is an Akhand Jyot?
A ghee lamp lit in your name at the Bhawan complex and kept burning without interruption for the duration you sponsor. The flame is tended by the temple priests; you receive a digital certificate and a small prasad packet by post.
Variants & Cost (Indicative)
| Duration | Contribution | What You Receive |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | ~₹500 | Certificate + small prasad |
| 9 months (Navratri to Navratri) | ~₹1,100 | Certificate + chunri + prasad |
| Yearly | ~₹2,500 | Annual certificate + prasad packets twice |
Rates are indicative. Current rate is published on the SMVDSB portal at the time of booking.
Step-by-Step Online Booking
- Visit maavaishnodevi.org → “Sevas / Online Puja”.
- Choose Akhand Jyot.
- Select duration.
- Enter your full postal address (the prasad is dispatched by India Post).
- Enter sankalp details — name + gotra + nakshatra (optional).
- Pay via UPI / debit card / net banking.
- You will receive an email with a sankalp number; track prasad dispatch in your account.
Tips for a Smooth Sankalp
- Double-check spelling of names — sankalp once made is irrevocable.
- If gifting jyot to parents, enter their address — they receive the prasad and certificate.
- You can sponsor multiple jyots on the same payment.
Read more about all the sevas you can offer at the Bhawan.
