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 […]
Vaishno Devi Shrine Receives Record ₹171.90 Cr in Donations, Boosting J&K Tourism
Vaishno Devi Shrine Receives Record ₹171.90 Cr in Donations, Boosting J&K Tourism. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha’s vision has brought peace, prosperity and a booming tourism wave in the region. Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has recorded its highest offerings in a decade.
Katra-Domail highway cracks due to rain, traffic diverted to Panthal Road
Katra, March 1, 2025 – Continuous rainfall over the past few days has caused significant damage to the Katra-Domail Highway, a key route for pilgrims heading to the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shivkhori Temples in Jammu and Kashmir. Major cracks were spotted on the highway near Miyadi on Friday, February 28, prompting authorities to close […]
Lt Governor Pays Obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Inaugurates new Yagyashala at Bhawan
KATRA, AUGUST 11: Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and prayed for the peace, prosperity and progress of the UT of Jammu Kashmir.During his visit to the Holy Shrine, the Lt Governor inaugurated and dedicated the new Yagyashala facility at Bhawan to the devotees.The Yagyashala, an integral […]