Machail Mata Yatra to commence on July 28; daily pilgrim limit fixed at 8,000
Kishtwar, July 25,2026- The annual Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2026 is set to begin on July 28 after being postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions in the mountainous region of Kishtwar district. The district administration has decided to resume the pilgrimage with enhanced safety protocols to ensure a secure and well-managed journey for devotees. To […]
Thousands of devotees offer prayers at Machail Mata temple
Kishtwar, June 2,2026 Thousands of devotees from across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country are participating in the annual Machail Yatra, offering prayers at the revered Machail Mata Temple located in the picturesque Padder region of Kishtwar district. Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan mountains, the shrine of Machail Mata, also known as […]
Devotees complete 1,700 km Dandvat Yatra, reach Ramban en route to Amarnath
Ramban,May 2,2026- In a remarkable display of devotion and endurance, two Hindu pilgrims have been undertaking a rare and physically demanding ‘dandvat yatra’—a form of pilgrimage where devotees advance by prostrating fully on the ground—towards the sacred Amarnath Cave in Kashmir. The devotees began their journey from a distant location, covering an extraordinary distance of […]
Vaishno Devi witnesses devotee rush on Chaitra Navratri
Katra, March 19, 2026- Thousands of devotees visited the revered Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra on the first day of Chaitra Navratri, marking the beginning of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Pilgrims from across India thronged the shrine to seek blessings, while the temple complex was beautifully decorated for the auspicious occasion. The […]
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 […]
Hundreds of pilgrims trek to Ancient Ganesh Temple in Doda for sacred Chakrabati Yatra
Doda, November 10,2025 – Braving the steep slopes and challenging terrain, hundreds of devotees participated in the Chakrabati Yatra to the ancient Ganesh Temple at Taisna village in Bhalla Tehsil of Doda district. Perched at an altitude of nearly 8,700 feet above sea level, the revered shrine is surrounded by dense forests and scenic mountain […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha flags off Baba Budda Amarnath Yatra from Jammu
Jammu, July 28 — Amid spiritual chants and patriotic fervour, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Baba Budda Amarnath Yatra from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on Sunday. Devotees from across India gathered with devotion and excitement as they began their journey to the revered Baba […]