Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage
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Vaishno Devi pilgrimage suspended after shrine sees rush of 39,000 devotees in single day
Jammu and Kashmir | March 21, 2026 21:02 ISTA massive 39,000 devotees had offered prayers at the Vaishno Devi shrine till late Saturday afternoon, after which the authorities announced suspending the yatra due to the rush.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended from October 5 to 7 after IMD's weather advisory
India | October 03, 2025 23:31 ISTThe pilgrimage to the shrine had resumed on September 17, following a 22-day suspension caused by a catastrophic landslide along the route on August 26. The incident, brought on by intense rains, resulted in the deaths of 34 individuals and left 20 others injured.
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Vaishno Devi yatra suspended again due to bad weather shortly after reopening post 22-day break
India | September 17, 2025 22:37 ISTThe shrine board earlier advised pilgrims to carry valid ID, use only the designated routes and cooperate with the staff on duty during the yatra. It also reminded that Radio Frequency Identity Card (RFID) tracking is compulsory to ensure safety and transparency.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra to restart after halt due to rains and landslides: When will it resume?
India | September 12, 2025 15:32 ISTOn August 26, a major landslide occurred on the Trikuta Hills due to heavy rainfall. In this tragic incident, 34 pilgrims lost their lives, while many others were injured. Considering the severity of the situation, the administration immediately suspended the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage.
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Vaishno Devi landslide: Three-member high-level committee formed to probe tragedy
Jammu and Kashmir | August 29, 2025 23:47 ISTJammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha has ordered a high-level probe into the August 26 Vaishno Devi landslide near Adhkuwari. A three-member committee led by senior officials will investigate the incident, evaluate rescue efforts and suggest preventive SOPs.
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Centre approves FLS for new Jammu-Katra railway line, boosting Vaishno Devi pilgrimage connectivity
Business | July 31, 2025 7:56 ISTJammu-Katra railway line: Expressing his appreciation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh thanked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the new railway project, saying that the decision would greatly improve travel convenience for passengers and pilgrims journeying to Mata Vaishno Devi.
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Vaishno Devi's new track shuts again due to landslide, pilgrimage continues via old path | Details
India | June 26, 2025 12:59 ISTHeavy rains triggered a landslide on the Himkoti track of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, forcing authorities to shut it down for the third time this June. Around 30 feet of debris and falling boulders blocked the new path, prompting the suspension of cable car and helicopter services.
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Vaishno Devi pilgrimage temporarily halted amid security concerns, Jammu on high alert
Jammu and Kashmir | May 09, 2025 1:07 ISTPilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine has been temporarily suspended amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions, with officials advising pilgrims to stay in designated shelters until at least 5 am tomorrow. This measure aims to ensure the safety of devotees during the current situation.
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Helicopter booking to battery car: Specially-abled devotees to get 'free' services at Vaishno Devi
Jammu and Kashmir | March 28, 2025 12:51 ISTNavratri 2025: Regarding facilities, the CEO announced that free slots for Attka aarti at Bhawan and Garbhjoon aarti at Adhkuwari will be reserved for divyang pilgrims from Chaitra Navratri onwards.
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Vaishno Devi shrine board launches new initiative, to give plants as 'prasad' to visiting devotees
Jammu and Kashmir | June 05, 2024 18:51 ISTThe nursery was launched by Board's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anshul Garg in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, on the occasion of the World Environment Day. The Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine is one of the most revered sites in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Vaishno Devi package: IRCTC offers Bharat Gaurav 'Navratri Special Tourist Train' to Katra | Details
India | September 15, 2022 8:29 ISTVaishno Devi package: The package will be for four nights and five days. Complete details on train fare, itinerary, etc. have been provided below.
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Here's what authorities announced to decongest a day after Vaishno Devi stampede
India | January 02, 2022 22:44 ISTA public notice was issued urging the public to furnish any facts, statements, electronic evidence, etc. about the incident with the probe panel.
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Vaishno Devi yatra continues; 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at shrine following stampede: Official
India | January 02, 2022 7:10 ISTA stampede triggered by a heavy rush of devotees at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Saturday killed 12 pilgrims and injured several others in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra. The yatra, which was briefly halted following the stampede was resumed later.
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Planning Vaishno Devi pilgrimage? Must check new guidelines issued by J&K govt
India | October 25, 2021 19:41 ISTJ&K has been showing an uneven trend in daily Covid cases, due to which new guidelines are issued for Vaishno Devi pilgrims.
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Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes, only 2,000 pilgrims allowed per day | Check guidelines
India | August 16, 2020 8:58 ISTNearly five months after being suspended, pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district reopened today. The yatra was suspended on March 18 in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
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J&K: Vaishno Devi board approves plan to protect hill slopes along shrine
India | March 21, 2020 8:30 ISTThe Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Friday approved a proposal for the protection and treatment of hill slopes along the famous temple atop Trikuta Hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir
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Trip to Vaishno Devi: Get your hands on IRCTC's cheapest travel package. Complete details inside
June 10, 2019 20:37 ISTVaishno Devi cheapest IRCTC package: IRCTC is offering one of the cheapest travel package for your trip to Vaishno Devi. Check out IRCTC Vaishno Devi travel package, prices to visit one of the holiest Hindu temples.
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Over 81.78 pilgrims visited Vaishno Devi in 2017
India | January 02, 2018 15:15 IST"81,78,318 pilgrims visited the cave shrine, thereby registering an increase of about 4.54 lakh pilgrims over the number in 2016", an official spokesman said.
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Gujarati pilgrims served 'rat biryani'on Sarvodaya Express
India | January 30, 2013 10:01 ISTAhmedabad, Jan 30: A holy pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi shrine of a Gujarat family from Valsad was spoiled when they found a rat cooked inside a veg biryani served from a pantry car of Sarvodaya
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