SMVDSB holds Katra painting contest on heritage & environment
Katra, April 7,2026 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board organised a vibrant painting competition at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, focusing on the themes of Heritage, Harmony, and Earth Day. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 40 young artists, who showcased their creativity through compelling artworks. The competition served as a […]
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 […]
9-day skill enhancement training programme on vedic rituals concludes at SMVD Gurukul, Katra
Katra, March 5,2026- The 9-day Skill Enhancement Training Programme on Vedic Rituals for local Pujaris concluded today at SMVD Gurukul, organized by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The initiative, undertaken as per the directions of Hon’ble Chairman Shri Manoj Sinha, aimed to strengthen traditional knowledge and skills among temple priests in the region. […]
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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha lays Shankaracharya Temple stone in Katra
Katra, February 18,2026- In a landmark moment for Jammu & Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of the long-awaited Sri Shankaracharya Temple, originally conceived in the 1960s, on the adjoining hillocks of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. Calling it a historic day for J&K and the nation, the Lieutenant […]
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 devotee turnout at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on first day of 2026
Katra, January 1,2026-On the first day of 2026, the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra witnessed a large influx of devotees from across the country, all seeking the blessings of the revered Goddess to mark the beginning of the New Year. Pilgrims from different states were seen undertaking the yatra with deep faith […]
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 […]