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 […]
Tulsi Vivah celebrated with devotion in Samba on Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Samba, November 3,2025: Like the rest of the country, the festival of Tulsi Vivah was celebrated with great religious fervour and devotion across Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Women devotees observed traditional fasts and adorned Tulsi Mata with solah shringar , symbolising the sacred wedding of […]
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 […]
Holi Celebration at GMC Baramulla

Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, March 14, 2025 – The campus of Government Medical College Baramulla transformed into a kaleidoscope of colours on Friday as students, faculty, and staff joined hands to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. The event, held amidst an atmosphere of […]
Mahashivratri attracts devotees at Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

The Srinagar Shankaracharya Temple’s allure during Mahashivratri goes far beyond its profound religious significance—it’s a captivating fusion of history, geography, and vibrant culture. Perched atop Shankaracharya Hill (also known as Gopadari Hill) in the breathtaking Zabarwan Range, this ancient temple in Srinagar, dedicated to Lord Shiva, becomes a spiritual epicenter every Mahashivratri. Celebrated as “Herath” […]
Mahashivratri attracts devotees at Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

The Srinagar Shankaracharya Temple’s allure during Mahashivratri goes far beyond its profound religious significance—it’s a captivating fusion of history, geography, and vibrant culture. Perched atop Shankaracharya Hill (also known as Gopadari Hill) in the breathtaking Zabarwan Range, this ancient temple in Srinagar, dedicated to Lord Shiva, becomes a spiritual epicenter every Mahashivratri. Celebrated as “Herath” […]