Heavy rush of devotees at Darshani Deori on day 8 of Chaitra Navratri in Katra
Katra, March 26,2026-A large number of devotees gathered at the Darshani Deori to begin their sacred pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple on the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri. The भक्तों began arriving early in the morning, forming long queues at the entry point as they prepared for the uphill journey to the […]
International Goddess museum to come up in Katra, invites public suggestions: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, March 26,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is establishing a first-of-its-kind International Goddess Museum at Katra, aimed at creating a global spiritual and cultural landmark. Highlighting the significance of the project, the Lieutenant Governor said the museum will showcase the rich heritage, traditions, and diverse representations […]
Vaishno Devi Shrine embraces green energy with biogas project
Katra, March 19,2026- The Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by commissioning a high-capacity biogas plant at the revered Vaishno Devi Temple. The plant, designed to process large volumes of organic waste generated by pilgrims, converts it into eco-friendly biogas and nutrient-rich compost. This initiative reflects the Shrine Board’s […]
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 […]
LG Manoj Sinha Visits Vaishno Devi Shrine on Navratri
Katra, March 19,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid obeisance at the revered Vaishno Devi Temple on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. The Lieutenant Governor visited the holy cave shrine and offered prayers, seeking peace, prosperity, happiness, and well-being for all. The visit comes during the sacred nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, […]
Security tightened at Vaishno Devi Shrine after Delhi blast
Katra, J&K | November 11, 2025- In the wake of the recent Delhi blast, security has been heightened at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, with multiple security agencies put on high alert to ensure the safety of devotees. The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the CRPF 6th Battalion, has intensified […]
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 […]