Vaishno Devi Yatra welcomes devotees with open counters on october 8, 2025
Katra, October 7, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced that all Yatra registration counters for the Vaishno Devi Yatra will remain fully operational on October 8, 2025, starting from 6:00 AMonwards. This update ensures that devotees planning to undertake the sacred pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, can register seamlessly.Devotees are requested to stay […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha leads Sewa Parv in Reasi, promoting health, sustainability, and women’s empowerment
Katra, 28 September , 2025 – In a vibrant display of community spirit and collective commitment to service, the Sewa Parv event unfolded today at the sacred foothills of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, organised jointly by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the Reasi District Administration. The event was graced by Lieutenant […]
Vaishno Devi pilgrims extend birthday greetings to PM Modi as Yatra resumes
Katra, 17,September 2025: Devotees undertaking the sacred Vaishno Devi pilgrimage extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The celebrations came with a renewed spirit as the Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed today after remaining suspended for 22 days due to a devastating landslide that had blocked the […]
Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume from September 14 post-landslide closure
Katra, September 12, 2025-In a much-awaited announcement, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has confirmed that the sacred pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will resume on Sunday, September 14, 2025, following a nearly three-week suspension triggered by severe landslides and adverse weather conditions. The decision brings relief to millions of devotees who […]
LG Manoj Sinha lauds SMVDIME’s 50 MBBS seats, advancing medical education and healthcare in J&K
Kakryal, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda for sanctioning 50 MBBS seats for the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha addresses 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Srinagar, August 19, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered a virtual inaugural address at the 22nd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), emphasizing its role in developing human resources aligned with global changes. The event, held via video conference, celebrated the university’s legacy as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and […]
LG Manoj Sinha chairs 75th SMVDSB meeting, inaugurates pilgrim facilities
Katra, June 25, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 75th Board meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, Jammu. The meeting focused on enhancing pilgrim services and infrastructure for the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site located […]
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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri as Chaitra Navratri begins
Kashmir I Katra, March 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the revered Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Saturday, March 28, to offer prayers and seek blessings. The visit coincided with the onset of Chaitra Navratri, a significant Hindu festival, which has drawn large crowds of devotees to […]
New resting area at Ardhkuwari to welcome 1500 pilgrims this chaitra navratri
Katra, March 25, 2025 – As Chaitra Navratri approaches, a state-of-the-art all-weather covered resting area is being prepared at Ardhkuwari to accommodate up to 1500 pilgrims, enhancing their spiritual journey along the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route. Set to be operational from the start of this year’s Chaitra Navratri on March 30, this facility promises to […]