JAMMU — The upcoming Delhi-Srinagar train connectivity is expected to further boost pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi, a top shrine board official said. In view of this, a pilgrim facilitation centre has also been set up at the Katra railway station to enable people to complete registration for the pilgrimage conveniently, the official said. Chief […]
JAMMU — The natural cave at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district was opened for devotees for Makar Sankranti celebrations on Tuesday, officials said. The doors of the old cave was opened for devotees after special prayers which was among others attended by Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata […]
JAMMU — An evening spell of rain at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and its surroundings brought much-needed relief to pilgrims from the scorching heat. The moderate winds in the evening also helped lower the temperature in Jammu to 32 degrees Celsius. The rains lashed the Trikuta hills area, where the cave shrine is located, […]
JAMMU — Keeping in with annual tradition, the old and natural cave route of the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district was reopened on Sunday, officials said. The natural route for undertaking pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Trikuta hills is usually reopened during this time of the year after performing a […]