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 […]