In Jammu and Kashmir, the nine-day Shat Chandi Maha Yagya, organized by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) during Navratras for world peace, harmony, prosperity, and the well-being of humanity, concluded on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami at the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata...
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has invited suggestions from the public for the establishment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) first-of-its-kind International Goddess Museum in Katra. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Goddess Museum is...
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Katra, the base camp for the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, is experiencing a significant increase in the number of devotees as the ongoing Navratri festival draws pilgrims from across the country.Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers, steadily making their way to Katra to...
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The auspicious Chaitra Navratri festival began on Thursday with grand celebrations and a large influx of devotees at key shrines across Jammu, particularly at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Bahu Fort, which houses the Bawe Wali Mata Temple.Despite continuous rainfall in the...
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In light of the upcoming Navratri festival and the expected increase in pilgrims visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, the Jammu Division of the railway has implemented comprehensive security and passenger facilitation measures at key stations.Special teams of Scouts and Guides have been...
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In light of the expected high volume of devotees traveling to the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi during the upcoming Navratri, the Northern Railway has decided to add an additional sleeper coach to Train No. 13151/13152 (Kolkata–Jammu Tawi–Kolkata Express). An Akashvani Jammu...
Jammu, March 16 – In view of the anticipated heavy influx of devotees to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during Navratri, Northern Railways announced on Monday that an additional third AC coach would be added to the Rajdhani Express.Officials from Northern Railways stated, "In response to...
Jammu, March 16 The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Monday reviewed arrangements for the smooth conduct of pilgrimage to the cave shrine during the upcoming Chaitra Navratri, which begins on March 19, and said that additional security personnel would be deployed during the period to...
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KATRA, March 16: As the holy Navratri approaches, stakeholders in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, are hopeful for a better pilgrimage season this year.The previous year proved difficult for the yatra and the local economy due to several adverse...
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Adventure tourism is experiencing steady growth around the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, with an increasing number of pilgrims choosing white-water rafting during their visit to the region.With a consistent flow of devotees to Katra throughout the year, local entrepreneurs have...
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REASI, FEBRUARY 21: Adventure tourism is on the rise near the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, with more pilgrims choosing white-water rafting on the rivers in the Reasi district.Local entrepreneurs report increasing bookings, especially on weekends and holidays, as devotees extend their...
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Jammu, February 18 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Wednesday an increase in the annual procurement of Puja materials and Prasad from self-help groups (SHGs) for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, from the existing Rs 5 crore to Rs 12 crore.Women's self-help...
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Jammu, February 18 – In a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation for the Shankaracharya Temple, located on the hills adjacent to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in the Reasi district.Officials stated that after six decades of waiting, Jammu and...
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Jammu, February 12 Amid concerns that the proposed ropeway project along the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi route in Reasi district might lead to livelihood loss, the Shrine Board on Thursday assured stakeholders that their rehabilitation plan would be finalized through consultation.The assurance was...
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