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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Visits Landslide Victims at SMVDNSH, Katra
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH) in Katra, where he met devotees injured in a tragic landslide near Ardhkuwari on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route. This heartfelt gesture underscored the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s unwavering commitment to supporting victims of the recent […]
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. […]
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 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine for peace and prosperity
Katra, April 01, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra , where he paid obeisance and offered prayers for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory and its people. The visit, occurring amidst the serene spring ambiance of the Trikuta Hills, […]
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 […]