The shrine itself is a 30-metre natural cave at 1,585 metres on the Trikuta Mountains. There is no idol — the goddess is represented by three pindis, naturally formed rock outcrops standing for Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati. Pilgrims pass through in a continuous line, take a brief darshan, and emerge on the other side.
The shrine board runs the site with efficiency: tokens are issued at Katra, free Yatra Slips for the climb, and a paid express darshan slot for those short on time. Cameras, leather items, mobile phones, and combs must be deposited in lockers before entering. The cave is open year-round; January nights are bitterly cold and snow occasionally closes the upper sections.