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 […]
Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta promotes winter tourism and sports in Ladakh
Katra, December 2,2025 – Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, visited the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra today to mark his birthday. During his visit, Gupta emphasized the development of winter tourism in the region, noting that despite the limited working days due to harsh climatic conditions, the administration is actively promoting tourism during the […]
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 […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews flood-hit Jammu
New Delhi, 1 September, 2025— Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday arrived in Jammu to assess the large-scale destruction caused by flash floods, landslides, and heavy rains that have battered several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Amit Shah began his two-day visit with an aerial survey of the worst-affected areas. […]
LG Manoj Sinha inspects Katra Hospital, ensures aid for landslide victims
Katra, August 27, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH) in Katra , where he met and enquired about the health of devotees injured in the tragic landslide near Ardhkuwari on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route. The visit underscores the administration’s commitment to providing […]
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine sees HUGE rush of devotees
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine sees HUGE rush of devotees . The extended weekend holidays saw a heavy rush of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. I feel very nice coming here to Vaishno Devi shrine, said one male devotee. I have made around 15-20 pilgrimage visists to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. After coming here, one […]