Devotees gather at Vaishno Devi Shrine for Ashtami celebrations during Chaitra Navratri
Katra, April 5, 2025 – Thousands of devotees converged at the sacred Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu’s Katra district today to mark the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri’s Ashtami, filling the Trikuta hills with spiritual fervor. Pilgrims from across India, dressed in vibrant traditional attire, undertook the arduous trek to the holy cave shrine […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri as Chaitra Navratri begins
Kashmir I Katra, March 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the revered Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Saturday, March 28, to offer prayers and seek blessings. The visit coincided with the onset of Chaitra Navratri, a significant Hindu festival, which has drawn large crowds of devotees to […]
New resting area at Ardhkuwari to welcome 1500 pilgrims this chaitra navratri
Katra, March 25, 2025 – As Chaitra Navratri approaches, a state-of-the-art all-weather covered resting area is being prepared at Ardhkuwari to accommodate up to 1500 pilgrims, enhancing their spiritual journey along the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route. Set to be operational from the start of this year’s Chaitra Navratri on March 30, this facility promises to […]