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 rush of devotees continues at Katra on second day of New Year
Katra, January ,2026- The holy town of Katra continued to witness a massive rush of devotees on the second day of the New Year, as thousands of pilgrims thronged the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to seek blessings and begin 2026 on a spiritual note. According to officials of the Shri […]
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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
Katra,14 October 2025-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine in Reasi district today, where he offered prayers and sought the blessings of the Divine Mother for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of all in Jammu and Kashmir. With deep reverence, the Lt Governor participated in the traditional rituals […]
Rails Roar Back: 16 trains from Jammu revive festive travel dreams
Jammu, October 1, 2025:In a move that brings immense relief to passengers and traders, Northern Railways has announced the resumption of 16 train services from Jammu, starting October 2 to October 8. The restoration comes after nearly two months of disruption caused by the devastating August floods, which had crippled rail connectivity across large stretches […]
Maha Navami: Devotees swarm Shri Mata Vaishno Devi for divine blessings
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, October 1, 2025 – In a spectacular display of faith and devotion, thousands of pilgrims from across India and abroad converged at the sacred Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills on Maha Navami, the ninth and climactic day of the ongoing Shardiya Navratri festival. The misty valleys of Jammu […]
Devotees flock to Vaishno Devi on third day of Shardiya Navratri
Jammu and Kashmir, September 24, 2025 – Devotees from across the country continued to flock to the sacred Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district on the third day of the ongoing Shardiya Navratri festival, filling the air with chants of “Jai Mata Di” and vibrant religious fervor. The nine-day […]
Navratri festivities begin with flower decorations at Vaishno Devi
Katra, 22 September,2025 : The holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra witnessed a grand beginning of Sharadiya Navratri , with the Bhawan beautifully decorated with flowers to welcome thousands of devotees arriving for darshan and prayers. On the first day of Navratri, devotees thronged the sacred cave shrine to seek the blessings of […]
Wireless sets to be reintroduced for seamless communication along Mata Vaishno Devi route
Jammu, September 13, 2025 – In a bid to enhance safety and coordination for the anticipated surge of pilgrims, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has announced the reintroduction of wireless sets along the sacred track to the holy cave. The decision comes ahead of the shrine’s reopening on Sunday after a 19-day suspension […]
Light rain showers bring relief at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu
Katra, May 8, 2025 – The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills, is experiencing light rain showers, casting a serene yet challenging atmosphere over the pilgrimage. Katra, the base town, is seeing mild rainfall with temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, rendering the 12-km trek to the holy cave scenic but slippery. […]
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 […]