Adverse weather pauses Vaishno Devi Yatra; SMVDSB launches free langar for devotees

Katra, July 21,2026-The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions to ensure the safety of pilgrims travelling along the track to the holy shrine. Authorities have urged devotees to remain patient and follow official advisories until weather conditions improve and the pilgrimage resumes. In response to the suspension, […]
Preparations for SANJY 2026 intensify ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

Srinagar, June 12,2026- Preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY 2026) are in full swing, with authorities working round the clock to ensure a safe, clean, and seamless pilgrimage experience for devotees. As part of the preparations, major focus is being placed on strengthening sanitation infrastructure and upgrading waste management systems along […]
Gujarat devotee hails Baltal, urges fearless Amarnath Yatra 2025

Baltal, J&K, July 8, 2025 – A devotee from Gujarat has lauded the exemplary arrangements at the Baltal base camp for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, encouraging fellow pilgrims to undertake the sacred journey without hesitation. Speaking from Baltal, one of the key routes to the Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir, the devotee highlighted the […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Yatra plans for seamless coordination

Srinagar, June 14, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted a detailed review meeting on Friday to finalize arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9. The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at 3,888 meters in the Himalayas, has already seen […]
Light rain showers bring relief at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu

Katra, May 8, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills, is experiencing light rain showers, casting a serene yet challenging atmosphere over the pilgrimage. Katra, the base town, is seeing mild rainfall with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, rendering the 12-km trek to the holy cave scenic but slippery. […]