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 the onset of Navratri,” a board spokesperson said. “During Navratri last year, about 3.15 lakh pilgrims had visited the holy shrine,” the spokesperson added. “The special additions to the pilgrimage this year included skywalk, remodelled Parvati Bhawan, virtual ‘darshan’ through the holy natural cave and free community kitchen at Shri Bhairon Ji temple complex, besides the ‘live darshan’ facility and bi-lingual chatbot “Shakti” on the board’s website.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Jammu and Kashmir lines up new attractions for pilgrims to stay longer in the Union Territory
2 years, 2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir lines up new attractions for pilgrims to stay longer in the Union Territory

The Hindu  

About 43% of tourists to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are pilgrims to two Hindu shrines — Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Amarnath in Kashmir. Now, in the ongoing period of Navratri, during which there’s a significant surge in pilgrims to Vaishno Devi, the administration is trying to encourage visitors to stay longer and see more within J&K. …

Devotees offer prayers on day 1 of Navratri | Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Devotees offer prayers on day 1 of Navratri | Pics

Hindustan Times  

Devotees offer prayers on day 1 of Navratri | Pics The nine-day long Hindu festival of Navratri celebrated with great fanfare has begun. Pictures of 'artis' being done at various temples across the country surfaced on social media - symbolising the beginning of widespread celebrations that will conclude on October 5.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved …

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 stampede: Authorities tighten arrangements, pilgrims flock to shrine
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaishno Devi stampede: Authorities tighten arrangements, pilgrims flock to shrine

Deccan Chronicle  

Katra: Unfazed by the Saturday stampede that left 12 devotees dead, people were flocking to the Mata Vaishno Devi hill shrine where authorities have deployed security personnel in full strength and are greeting pilgrims with chants of "Darshan Karo, Katra Chalo" to encourage them not to linger on after paying obeisance. The yatra that registered a footfall of over 55.77 …

Planning to visit Vaishno Devi shrine? Check this important update on daily visitors limit
4 years, 1 month ago

Planning to visit Vaishno Devi shrine? Check this important update on daily visitors limit

India TV News  

In the latest update, the daily visitors' limit for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has been increased to more than double the current limit. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday issued an order stating that the upper limit of pilgrims will be increased to 15,000, earlier which was only 7,000. "The requirement for travelers to undergo 14 days home …

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 …

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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