Mata Vaishnodevi
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Vaishno Devi Shrine Board warns pilgrims against fraudulent booking scams; issues advisory
India | Jan 07, 2026, 07:51 AM ISTThe 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 | Dec 24, 2025, 11:07 AM ISTAccording 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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Vaishno Devi Landslide Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 30 as Massive Rescue Ops Continue
Originals | Aug 27, 2025, 11:31 AM ISTThe Vaishno Devi landslide tragedy claimed 30 lives. Triggered by heavy rain, it trapped pilgrims on Trikuta hill. Rescue teams continue clearing debris and searching for survivors amid challenging conditions.
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Helicopter services resume at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine after hiatus during Indo-Pak tensions
Jammu and Kashmir | May 14, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 29, 2025, 09:29 PM ISTShri 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 | Mar 30, 2025, 09:30 AM ISTChaitra 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 | Feb 20, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTJammu 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 | Oct 03, 2024, 11:24 AM ISTShri 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 | Nov 10, 2023, 11:23 AM ISTJammu 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 | Jul 18, 2023, 06:25 PM ISTJourney 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 | Sep 26, 2022, 12:26 PM ISTNavratri 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 | Sep 08, 2021, 03:56 PM ISTCongress 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 | Dec 27, 2020, 08:36 PM ISTThe 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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J and K LG Manoj Sinha offers prayers at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
News | Aug 21, 2020, 06:08 PM ISTLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha offered prayers at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Thursday and inspected facilities for pilgrims here.
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IRCTC offers affordable tour to Vaishno Devi. Check fare, schedule
Travel | Sep 24, 2019, 10:31 AM ISTThe 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, 09:32 AM ISTJammu: 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 | Sep 08, 2014, 10:56 AM ISTJammu: 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
National | Mar 26, 2014, 12:10 PM ISTJammu: 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 | Jun 11, 2012, 06:24 PM ISTJammu, 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 | Jan 06, 2012, 06:33 PM ISTJammu, 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