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  Vaishno Devi Shrine Board warns pilgrims against fraudulent booking scams; issues advisory

  India | January 07, 2026 7:51 IST

  The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has issued an advisory for pilgrims. Those planning to visit the Vaishno Devi shrine are advised to carefully go through all the related guidelines and details in advance.

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  Vaishno Devi yatra gets new timing rules: Begin within 12 hours, return within 24

  India | December 24, 2025 11:07 IST

  According to the Shrine Board, pilgrims must begin their journey within 12 hours of receiving the RFID card and must return to the base camp in Katra within 24 hours.

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  Helicopter services resume at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine after hiatus during Indo-Pak tensions

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 14, 2025 18:14 IST

  The helicopter services at the Mata Vaishno Devi were stopped for a brief time due to the India-Pakistan tensions. "The helicopter service at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumed this morning after remaining suspended for the past seven days," an official of the shrine board said.

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  Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board takes stock of security measures after Pahalgam terror attack

  India | April 29, 2025 21:29 IST

  Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg said after the Pahalgam incident, the pilgrim footfall has declined but the board is trying to ensure a smooth yatra.

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  Chaitra Navratri: Devotees flock to temples across India to celebrate festival | Video

  India | March 30, 2025 9:30 IST

  Chaitra Navratri 2025: A large crowd gathered at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir, with the chants of “Jai Mata Di” resonating throughout the area as devotees lined up to catch a glimpse of the revered deity.

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  Helicopter, ropeway services to Vaishno Devi Shrine suspended due to rains and snowfall in J-K

  Jammu and Kashmir | February 20, 2025 18:42 IST

  Jammu division had recorded an 83 per cent rainfall deficit and Kashmir Valley recorded an 81 per cent deficit since the beginning of the New Year.

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  Devotees throng Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Katra on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri

  Jammu and Kashmir | October 03, 2024 11:24 IST

  Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Katra see a major hike in number of devotees visiting the shrine during the nine days of Navaratri.

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  7-year-old girl dies after vehicle returning from Vaishno Devi Temple falls into ditch near Katra

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 10, 2023 11:23 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir road accident: A vehicle carrying eight devotees fell into a ditch today after visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.

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  Journey of faith: UP priest walks over 700 kms to reach Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir

  India | July 18, 2023 18:25 IST

  Journey of faith: The priest started his journey on May 30 and reached the cave shrine on July 11 after walking over 700 kilometres.

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  Navratri 2022: Huge rush of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra

  India | September 26, 2022 12:26 IST

  Navratri 2022: The Shardiya Navratri festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars and today marks the first day of the festivity (Kalash or Ghatsthapna).

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  Rahul Gandhi to visit Mata Vaishno Devi temple tomorrow

  India | September 08, 2021 15:56 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu on Thursday.

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  Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine receives first snowfall of the season. See mesmerising pics

  India | December 27, 2020 20:36 IST

  The cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Sunday received the season's first snowfall, much to the cheer of tourists thronging the region.

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  IRCTC offers affordable tour to Vaishno Devi. Check fare, schedule

  September 24, 2019 10:31 IST

  The IRCTC has given complete information about the fare details of the tour package to Mata Vaishno Devi. Devotees can find below, the package inclusions, trip details, accommodation and tour dates.

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  Forest fires engulf large area near Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

  India | May 18, 2016 9:32 IST

  Jammu: Forest fires engulfed large areas in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, near the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, even as authorities used all possible means to douse the flames, officials said

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  Vaishno Devi yatra resumed after four days of suspension

  India | September 08, 2014 10:56 IST

  Jammu: Pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Trikuta Hills of Reasi district resumed on Monday morning after remaining suspended for four consecutive days in view of heavy rains in Jammu and

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  Modi begins Jammu visit

  Politics | March 26, 2014 12:10 IST

  Jammu: BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi arrived here Wednesday to launch his party's election campaign.Modi started his day-long schedule after paying obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra town.Modi arrived Thursday morning

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  Huge rush at Vaishodevi, nearly 41 lakh devotees offer prayers

  India | June 11, 2012 18:24 IST

  Jammu, Jun 11: Nearly 41 lakh devotees from across the country have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, marking an increase of over four lakh from the corresponding period last year.“There

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  Season's First Snowfall In Vaishnodevi, Yatra On

  India | January 06, 2012 18:33 IST

  Jammu, Jan 6: Mata Vaishnodevi cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir today witnessed season's first snowfall, worsening the cold wave condition enroute the pilgrimage.The yatra was however going on smoothly with over 15,000 pilgrims undertaking

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  Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Gears Up For Navratra festival

  India | October 05, 2010 15:05 IST

  Jammu, Oct 5 :  With final touches being given to beautification of Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi, the annual nine-day long Navratra festival is set to commence from October 8. The Navratra