Old cave opened for devotees on Makar Sankranti at Vaishno Devi Shrine

Katra,January 15,2026:On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) opened the ancient Old Cave for devotees after the performance of special prayers and rituals at the holy shrine. The opening of the historic cave has generated immense enthusiasm among pilgrims, who consider darshan through the Old Cave a […]
Youth are architects of Viksit Bharat: LG Manoj Sinha at Rashtra Katha Mahotsav in Gonda

Kashmir,January 5,2026- Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, attended the Rashtra Katha Mahotsav held in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, where he emphasized the pivotal role of youth in shaping India’s future and nation-building. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that youth are the architects of tomorrow and the driving force behind India’s […]
Massive rush of devotees continues at Katra on second day of New Year

Katra, January ,2026- The holy town of Katra continued to witness a massive rush of devotees on the second day of the New Year, as thousands of pilgrims thronged the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to seek blessings and begin 2026 on a spiritual note. According to officials of the Shri […]
Devotion on the move: 4th Vaishno Devi Parikarma Yatra flagged off from Reasi

Reasi, November 3,2025: Amid chants of devotion and celebration, the 4th Vaishno Devi Parikarma Yatra was ceremoniously flagged off from Reasi by MLA Kuldeep Raj Dubey, marking yet another milestone in the region’s efforts to promote religious tourism and cultural harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. Devotees from different parts of the Union Territory and across […]
26th batch of 1,635 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Holy Amarnath Yatra

Jammu, July 28 — Undeterred by challenging terrain and unpredictable weather, a fresh batch of 1,635 dedicated pilgrims embarked on the holy Amarnath Yatra from the Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu early this morning. This is the 26th batch of yatris to undertake the spiritual journey to the Himalayan cave shrine of Baba Barfani. […]