60-Year Wait Over: Adi Shankaracharya Temple to Become National Spiritual Hub
60-Year Wait Over: Adi Shankaracharya Temple to Become National Spiritual Hub The foundation stone of the Shri Adi Shankaracharya Temple was laid recently, as informed by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. After a long wait of six decades, that sacred moment has finally arrived, and we all have become witnesses […]
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 […]
J&K LG unveils Vaishno Devi Panchang, diary 2026
Jammu, January 3, 2026- Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, on Friday unveiled the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) Panchang Calendar and Diary for the year 2026 at a formal ceremony. The Panchang Calendar and Diary, brought out annually by the Shrine Board, contain important religious dates, festivals, rituals, […]
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 […]
India’s first International Vaishno Devi Museum coming up in Katra
Katra,December 28,2025 — Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced that India’s first International Museum dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi will be constructed in Katra, marking a major step towards preserving and showcasing the region’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy. The proposed museum will serve as a comprehensive centre highlighting the […]
Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta promotes winter tourism and sports in Ladakh
Katra, December 2,2025 – Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, visited the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra today to mark his birthday. During his visit, Gupta emphasized the development of winter tourism in the region, noting that despite the limited working days due to harsh climatic conditions, the administration is actively promoting tourism during the […]
Reviving Purmandal’s Glory in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha on Development, Heritage & Devotion
Reviving Purmandal’s Glory in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha on Development, Heritage & Devotion I commend the outstanding efforts of the Tirtha Trust in preserving the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of this region. I see this area of Purmandal Temple as a confluence of faith diversity and cultural unity where Lord Bholenath resides and where, […]
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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha seeks divine blessings at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
Katra November 6,2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine in Katra. The Lieutenant Governor prayed for the well-being of all citizens and for peace, prosperity, and harmony across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit, LG Sinha took part in the sacred rituals […]
Team of Punjabi film ‘Raavi de Kande’ meets J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, October 14,2025:The team of the upcoming Punjabi film ‘Raavi de Kande’ called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha . The film, which showcases the pristine and scenic beauty of Basohli and Katra, has highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural and natural landscapes on the big screen. During the meeting, the filmmakers expressed their appreciation for […]