Planning Vaishno Devi pilgrimage? Must check new guidelines issued by J&K govt
3 years, 2 months ago

Planning Vaishno Devi pilgrimage? Must check new guidelines issued by J&K govt

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir government Friday issued fresh guidelines for pilgrims willing to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu. In order to curb the spread of Covid-19, the J&K government has mandated RT-PCR/Rapid Antigen Tests and strict adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour. Here are the important guidelines issued for the Vaishno Devi visit. All the guidelines are issued by the State Executive Committee under section 24 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

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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 …

J&K: Security for Vaishno Devi Shrine Reviewed Ahead of I-Day Celebrations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K: Security for Vaishno Devi Shrine Reviewed Ahead of I-Day Celebrations

News 18  

The security of the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district was reviewed on Tuesday with focus on the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, officials said. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg assessed the operational preparedness of the shrine area for hassle-free pilgrimage at a meeting with all the …

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 …

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. …

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 yatra continues; 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at cave shrine following stampede: Official
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaishno Devi yatra continues; 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at cave shrine following stampede: Official

India TV News  

Highlights J&K LG Manoj Sinha has been monitoring the Vaishno Devi yatra following the stampede incident Inquiry committee members visited the stampede site at the Bhawan and took a first-hand account Prima facie it appears that some kind of minor scuffle between pilgrims may have led to the stampede Nearly 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the Mata Vaishno Devi cave …

Need to Deal With Trend of Youngsters Visiting Vaishno Devi on New Year: Jitendra Singh
2 years, 11 months ago

Need to Deal With Trend of Youngsters Visiting Vaishno Devi on New Year: Jitendra Singh

News 18  

Innovative measures are required to deal with the trend of youngsters visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine on New Year, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday, as he arrived here to take stock of the situation following a stampede that left 12 devotees dead. The minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office visited the cave shrine atop the Trikuta …

J&K administration issues fresh COVID-19 guidelines for devotees visiting Mata Vaishno Devi; check details here
3 years, 2 months ago

J&K administration issues fresh COVID-19 guidelines for devotees visiting Mata Vaishno Devi; check details here

Firstpost  

The committee announced that pilgrims must carry a valid and verifiable RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test, not older than 72 hours, along with them while visiting the shrine To prevent and control the COVID-19 spread, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued fresh guidelines for pilgrims visiting the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Post the meeting, the committee announced that …

Navratri Festival Organized For Devotees Of Mata Vaishno Devi To Boost Tourism
3 years, 2 months ago

Navratri Festival Organized For Devotees Of Mata Vaishno Devi To Boost Tourism

ABP News  

Jammu: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has organized a Navratri festival for devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi across the country during Sharadiya Navratri. This will attract tourists and devotees to visit Katra, and will also give a new impetus to the economy in Jammu and Kashmir that is adversely affected due to corona. 'Tourism gets a boost' The Jammu …

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 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 religious places re-open in J&K
4 years, 4 months ago

Devotees start thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as religious places re-open in J&K

Live Mint  

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 …

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 …

Jammu and Kashmir: Devotees start thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as authorities reopen religious places
4 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Devotees start thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as authorities reopen religious places

India Today  

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 …

Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes from August 16; traders hope it will help revive their economy
4 years, 4 months ago

Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes from August 16; traders hope it will help revive their economy

India Today  

Nearly five months after suspending the Vaishno Devi Yatra owing to the coronavirus crisis, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced its resumption from August 16. On Tuesday evening, the J&K government announced guidelines and SOPs for religious shrines, including guidelines for the pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi Shrine located on Trikuta hills in Katra in Reasi district. Ahead of …

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