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, […]
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Shardiya Navratri 2025 in Bandipora

Bandipora, 29 September, 2025: The Shardiya Navratri 2025 celebrations in Bandipora witnessed vibrant festivities as Kashmiri Pandits came together to observe the nine-day religious occasion with devotion, cultural performances, and community gatherings. The celebrations included traditional rituals, prayers, and devotional singing, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Kashmiri Pandit community. Residents expressed joy and […]
Devotees gather at Vaishno Devi Shrine for Ashtami celebrations during Chaitra Navratri

Katra, April 5, 2025 – Thousands of devotees converged at the sacred Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu’s Katra district today to mark the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri’s Ashtami, filling the Trikuta hills with spiritual fervor. Pilgrims from across India, dressed in vibrant traditional attire, undertook the arduous trek to the holy cave shrine […]
Devotees flood Mata Vaishno Devi temple as Navratri begins

Katra, Jammu & Kashmir – March 30, 2025-On the auspicious first day of Chaitra Navratri, the Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, witnessed a massive influx of devotees eager to offer their prayers. The temple, nestled atop the Trikuta hills, was adorned with vibrant flowers and lights, creating a divine ambiance as […]