Dr. J C Chaudhry, managing trustee and founder of Maa Vaishno Devi Dham, is a staunch believer of Maa Vaishno Devi, whom he considers his source of support and inspiration. To reciprocate the Maa for her infinite love and blessings, Dr. J C Chaudhry established Maa Vaishno Devi Dham in Vrindavan, UP, India. He built Maa Vaishno Devi Dham to replicate the experience of going to the Vaishno Devi shrine at katra (J&K) for the elderly people who cannot travel high up to the mountains and at the same time it would be a spiritual place for the devotees to seek peace and spend time with the Maa.

Soon after a thought came to his mind, Maa Vaishno is Shakti (the female cosmic energy), who is regarded as the complementary partner of Lord Shiva. This thought compelled Dr. J C Chaudhry to build Shiv Dham nearby maa in Vrindavan so that Maa Vaishno devi and Lord Shiva can be together to complete the power of the universe.

But, then he remembered Lord Shani, who is precious to Lord Shiva, as Lord Shiva is the Guru of Lord Shani. He thought of creating Shani Dham for the devotees to seek blessings of all three, Maa Vaishno, Lord Shiva, and Lord Shani. Lastly, Dr. J C Chaudhry felt that the holy place of Vrindavan (the place where Krishna spent most of his childhood) would be incomplete without Lord Krishna’s presence. He came up with the idea of establishing Radha Krishna Dham alongside the other three dhams to attain his blessings.

Thus, one of the sacred and magnificent Dhams in North India - The Chaar Dham spread over at 11 acre of land was established.

Key Highlights:

• Chaar Dham is spread over 11 acres of land

• Maa Vaishno Devi statue stands at a height of 141 feet from ground level

• Lord Shiva statue stands at a height of 175.5 feet from ground level

• Maa Vaishno Devi statue is recognised as the tallest statue by Limca Book of Records – 2013 & World Book of Records London as one of the most visited temples and promoting culture awareness in India - 2022