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 […]
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 […]