Gurukul Katra’s Sanskrit film ‘Manovritti’ wins top prize at North Zone Youth Festival
Kashmir, November 7, 2025 A ten-minute Sanskrit short film produced entirely by students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Gurukul, Katra, was declared the best entry in the Educational Short Film category at the North Zone Youth Festival 2025.The festival concluded yesterday at Central Sanskrit University’s Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Ambala.Titled Manovritti, the film explores […]
Vaishno Devi Yatra welcomes devotees with open counters on october 8, 2025
Katra, October 7, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced that all Yatra registration counters for the Vaishno Devi Yatra will remain fully operational on October 8, 2025, starting from 6:00 AMonwards. This update ensures that devotees planning to undertake the sacred pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, can register seamlessly.Devotees are requested to stay […]
Jai Mata Di: Shat Chandi Maha Yagya shines bright on Mahanavami
Katra, October 1, 2025 – In a mesmerising display of devotion and spiritual fervor, the sacred nine-day-long Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) reached its grand finale at the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. The Mahanavami rituals, marking the ninth and culminating day of the Sharad […]
Rails Roar Back: 16 trains from Jammu revive festive travel dreams
Jammu, October 1, 2025:In a move that brings immense relief to passengers and traders, Northern Railways has announced the resumption of 16 train services from Jammu, starting October 2 to October 8. The restoration comes after nearly two months of disruption caused by the devastating August floods, which had crippled rail connectivity across large stretches […]
Maha Navami: Devotees swarm Shri Mata Vaishno Devi for divine blessings
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, October 1, 2025 – In a spectacular display of faith and devotion, thousands of pilgrims from across India and abroad converged at the sacred Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills on Maha Navami, the ninth and climactic day of the ongoing Shardiya Navratri festival. The misty valleys of Jammu […]
Devotees flock to Vaishno Devi on third day of Shardiya Navratri
Jammu and Kashmir, September 24, 2025 – Devotees from across the country continued to flock to the sacred Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district on the third day of the ongoing Shardiya Navratri festival, filling the air with chants of “Jai Mata Di” and vibrant religious fervor. The nine-day […]
LG Manoj Sinha extends warm greetings on Navratri, prays for peace and prosperity
Srinagar, 22 September,2025: On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people, praying for peace, prosperity, happiness, and good health for all. Quoting the sacred verse “ॐ सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यंबके गौरी नारायणी नमोस्तुते॥”, the Lieutenant Governor invoked the blessings […]
Rejuvenated pilgrimage experience: Reflections on day two of Navratri
Sharadiya Navratri, a period of profound devotion and vibrant celebration, not only encapsulates the spiritual energy of Mata Vaishno Devi but also showcases the unwavering dedication of the Shri Vaishno Devi Mata Shrine Board. This esteemed board tirelessly works to enhance the pilgrimage experience for the increasing number of devotees who flock to pay their […]