Sinha pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine; launches ‘live darshan’ facility
1 year, 2 months ago

Sinha pays obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine; launches ‘live darshan’ facility

Hindustan Times  

Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district and launched a “live darshan” facility for the devotees, officials said. J&K L-G Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, in Katra, on Sunday Sinha, the chairperson of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, also released a book on the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage titled ”Bhakti on Shakti” by Rupa Publications. To provide authentic information to pilgrims, a bi-lingual interactive chatbot “Shakti” has been developed for the official website, augmenting the 24x7 toll-free helpline for addressing queries and grievances received from pilgrims, officials said. The chatbot will provide all the relevant information on services and facilities provided by the board and provide much-needed help to pilgrims to plan their visit in advance, the officials said, adding it also features relaying of video and audio content for pilgrim awareness and the latest updates at the holy shrine.

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Over 86 lakh pilgrims visit cave shrine of Mata Vashno Devi in J&K
1 month ago

Over 86 lakh pilgrims visit cave shrine of Mata Vashno Devi in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Over 86 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district so far this year, a senior official of the shrine board said.The official added that the inflow of pilgrims is expected to increase further as the year draws to a close, with the figure likely to surpass …

Navratri festivities begin at Vaishno Devi Shrine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Navratri festivities begin at Vaishno Devi Shrine

Hindustan Times  

The nine-day long Navratri festival began on Thursday at the three-peaked cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Trikuta Hills amid religious fervour and gaiety. “In its endeavour to enhance the overall pilgrimage experience, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has launched a free langar sewa on Thursday at Ardhkuwari complex after commencement of Shatchandi Yagya at Shri Mata …

Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end
6 months ago

Chopper service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi shrine set to take flight by June-end

Hindustan Times  

{Likely by month-end} Both one-way and round trips are likely to be launched from June 25 or 26. The eagerly awaited direct helicopter service from Jammu to the holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, nestled amid the Trikuta hills of Katra is likely to be launched from June 25 or 26, officials said. “The direct helicopter service had …

Vaishno Devi shrine board launches new initiative, decides to give plants as 'prasad' to visiting devotees
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vaishno Devi shrine board launches new initiative, decides to give plants as 'prasad' to visiting devotees

India TV News  

Devotees visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine will now receive a plant as a “prasad,” according to the shrine board. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has introduced a new initiative that provides pilgrims with plants from a newly established nursery named ‘Vaishnavi Vatika.’ This nursery was inaugurated by the Board's Chief Executive Officer, Anshul Garg, in Katra, the …

Over 4 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine
1 year, 2 months ago

Over 4 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Vaishno Devi shrine

Hindustan Times  

The nine-day “Shat Chandi Maha Yagya” organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board during Navratri festival for world peace, harmony, prosperity and health of humanity concluded on the occasion of “Mahanavmi” at the shrine in Reasi’s Katra. “An average of 40,000 pilgrims are paying obeisance daily at the shrine and over four lakh pilgrims have visited the it since …

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine witnesses huge rush of devotees ahead of New Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine witnesses huge rush of devotees ahead of New Year

India TV News  

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu witnessed a rush of devotees on Saturday ahead of New Year. Some of the devotees also shared their experience and mentioned how coming to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine every new year's eve gave them a feeling of being blessed. Stampede in Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine The review of the security arrangements comes in the …

Amit Shah visits Vaishno Devi shrine amid J&K visit| In pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Amit Shah visits Vaishno Devi shrine amid J&K visit| In pics

Hindustan Times  

Amit Shah visits Vaishno Devi shrine amid J&K visit| In pics Union home minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, visited the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district on Tuesday on the occasion of Maha Navami - the concluding day of the nine-day Navratri celebrations. Before concluding his visit, …

Vaishno Devi shrine all set to welcome pilgrims during Navratri festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Vaishno Devi shrine all set to welcome pilgrims during Navratri festival

The Hindu  

Nestled atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is all decked up to welcome pilgrims arriving for the nine-day Navratri festival commencing from September 26, officials said. Over three lakh pilgrims from across the country and abroad are expected to visit the shrine during the festival with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine …

Vaishno Devi yatra resumes after temporary suspension due to heavy rains, flood-like situation
2 years, 4 months ago

Vaishno Devi yatra resumes after temporary suspension due to heavy rains, flood-like situation

Firstpost  

The Yatra began on 29 June, from Jammu amid tight security arrangements made by the Central Reserve Police Force along with the army and the local police Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir: The movement of pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir resumed on Saturday, after a temporary suspension due to flash …

Vaishno Devi stampede: Probe panel asks public to submit videos or record statements
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaishno Devi stampede: Probe panel asks public to submit videos or record statements

India TV News  

Highlights High-powered committee has been constituted to probe the stampede 12 people lost their lives and at least 16 others were injured in the incident 3-member inquiry panel has been asked to submit its report within a week A high-powered committee, constituted to probe the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, has appealed to the general public to share …

Vaishno Devi to increase limit from 5,000 to 7,000 pilgrims per day from 15 Oct, says CEO Ramesh Kumar
4 years, 2 months ago

Vaishno Devi to increase limit from 5,000 to 7,000 pilgrims per day from 15 Oct, says CEO Ramesh Kumar

Firstpost  

Reviewing the yatra arrangements for the Navratri festival set to commence from 17 October, Kumar said registration of pilgrims will continue online Jammu: As many as 7,000 pilgrims will be allowed per day to pay obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district from 15 October, an official of the …

Vaishno Devi yatra in Navratri: 7,000 pilgrims to be allowed per day from October 15
4 years, 2 months ago

Vaishno Devi yatra in Navratri: 7,000 pilgrims to be allowed per day from October 15

India TV News  

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Monday announced that 7,000 pilgrims will be allowed per day to pay obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi from October 15. "But the board has decided to increase this to 7,000 pilgrims per day from October 15, irrespective of any limit on the number of pilgrims from within or outside …

Vaishno Devi devotees to have live 'darshan' through mobile app
4 years, 3 months ago

Vaishno Devi devotees to have live 'darshan' through mobile app

India TV News  

Devotees of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district will soon have live 'darshan' of the cave shrine through its mobile app, officials said. "Although, the coronavirus outbreak briefly halted the large gathering at religious places, the board is devising new methods so that devotees unable to take nearly 12 km trek to …

Want Prasad from Vaishno Devi But Can't Go? You Can Now Get it Delivered Through Post
4 years, 3 months ago

Want Prasad from Vaishno Devi But Can't Go? You Can Now Get it Delivered Through Post

News 18  

Devotees across the country can now get ‘prasad’ from the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district delivered on demand at their doorstep. “Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board entered into an agreement with the department of posts for the speedy delivery of prasad to devotees across the country,” the board said in a statement here. …

Coronavirus: Vaishno Devi shrine set to deliver prasad through speed post
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus: Vaishno Devi shrine set to deliver prasad through speed post

India Today  

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has entered into an agreement with the Department of Posts, trading as India Post, for speedy delivery of Mata Vaishno Devi’s prasad to the devotees across the country. Mr Ramesh Kumar, chief executive officer of the SMVD Shrine Board, and Mr Gaurav Srivastava, director of the Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle, signed the …

Devotees Start Thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as Authorities Reopen Religious Places in J-K
4 years, 4 months ago

Devotees Start Thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as Authorities Reopen Religious Places in J-K

News 18  

Khushvinder Singh is part of a 12-member group from Jammu who reached Katra before dawn to pay obeisance at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh had reached Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi shrine, around 4 am and was among the first batch to offer …

Mata Vaishno Devi yatra resumes accompanied by stringent precautions against Covid-19
4 years, 4 months ago

Mata Vaishno Devi yatra resumes accompanied by stringent precautions against Covid-19

India Today  

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra resumed on Sunday after a period of five months, with hundreds of devotees paying obeisance at the holy shrine located atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu region on the first day. The track for devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine photographed on August 16 The Covid-19 antigen test has been made mandatory for …

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