Vaishno Devi

Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage to resume on Wednesday after 22-day halt

The pilgrimage was suspended on August 26, hours before a major landslide hit the route leading to the shrine that resulted in the death of 34 pilgrims and injuries to 20 others.

J&K LG forms 3-member committee to probe Vaishno devi landslide that killed 34 pilgrims

Thirty-four pilgrims were killed and 20 others injured after a landslide struck the pilgrim route on Tuesday afternoon.

Vaishno Devi Landslide Updates: 7 dead, Indian Army jawans reach Katra to join rescue work at Adhkwari cave

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said rescue operations are underway with sufficient manpower and machinery deployed

Vaishno Devi Yatra After Pahalgam Attack: Is It Safe to Travel? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide

Planning a visit to Vaishno Devi post-Pahalgam attack? Get updated travel and safety info, how to reach, best time to visit, and tips to ensure a secure pilgrimage.

Planning a Vaishno Devi Trip for Chaitra Navratri 2025? Check This Ultimate Travel Guide!

Planning a Vaishno Devi Yatra during Chaitra Navratri 2025? Get the best time to start your yatra, stay options, darshan tips, and packing essentials for a smooth spiritual journey.

Security breach at Vaishno Devi: Woman claiming to be ex-Delhi cop arrested with loaded pistol

The woman, identified as Jyoti Gupta, was intercepted with the weapon and six rounds at a checkpoint near the sanctum sanctorum on the intervening night of March 14 and 15, officials said on Tuesday.

Orry faces backlash for alleged alcohol consumption near Vaishno Devi shrine

Bollywood influencer Orhan ‘Orry’ Awatramani is at the center of controversy after reports claimed he consumed alcohol near the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage site in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many netizens demanding a ban on Orry from visiting the religious town.

Farooq Abdullah sings bhajan during Vaishno Devi visit in J&K's Katra | Watch

In the video which has gone viral on social media, Abdullah was seen donning a traditional red-coloured scarf, often associated with Vaishno Devi pilgrims.

Two women dead, one girl injured in landslide on Vaishno Devi track in J-K's Reasi

Deputy Commissioner of Reasi Vishesh Paul Mahajan quoted the preliminary information report to say that two women have died and a girl has been grievously injured in the incident

PM Modi lays foundation stone to redevelop Mata Vaishno Devi railway station in J&K

Addressing a gathering on the occasion, Singh said the inclusion of the Katra station in the Amrit Bharat Station scheme reflects the prime minister’s special focus for the development of this region.

Before Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Tirupati to Siddhivinayak, 10 richest temples of India

As the country gears up for the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, let us look at some of the country’s richest temples and their net worth.

Navratri 2023: Visit Jammu, the city of temples

Navratri 2023: If you're heading to Vaishno Devi for darshan, take out a few days to explore Jammu and its rich historical and culinary heritage. And do not miss a ride on India’s first green gondola.

Vaishno Devi on high alert after LeT email threat

The Hindu shrine of Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir is on a high alert after an email that allegedly threatened revenge for the hanging of 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab. The email has been traced to Bangalore and was allegedly sent by the Lashkar-e-Toiba to a hotelier in Katra.