Over 4.38 lakh pilgrims visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in first 10 days of June
Jammu, 12 June 2026- The revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine continues to witness a massive influx of devotees, with more than 4.38 lakh pilgrims paying obeisance during the first ten days of June. With the latest figures, the total number of devotees visiting the holy shrine in 2026 has crossed 45.23 lakh, reflecting […]
Heavy rush of devotees witnessed at Katra as Vaishno Devi Yatra sees massive footfall
Katra ,June 8,2026-A massive influx of devotees has been witnessed in Katra as thousands of pilgrims continue to arrive for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, one of the country’s most revered religious pilgrimages. The town of Katra, the base camp for the pilgrimage, has been experiencing heavy footfall, with devotees from across India gathering […]
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 […]