Vaishno Devi is a Shaktipeeth which means that it possesses the enormous spiritual energy to safeguard the divine form of the goddess. It is situated in the Trikuta hills of Reasi district, the Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine is one of the most revered sites in Jammu and Kashmir, attracting nearly one crore devotees annually. … Read more
A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of our times. Popular the world over as Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the Mother who fulfills whatever Her children wish for, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resides in a Holy … Read more
Pilgrims riding on ponies to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir will now be equipped with helmets, knee and elbow guards to prevent injuries and The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Tuesday introduced safety gadgets for the pony riders performing the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage from Katra … Read more
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is an icon of Jammu region. Jammu is synonymous with the abode of Maa Vaishno. Millions of people visit the shrine every year but not everyone know all the below mentioned facts. Read them to find out yourself: There is a reason behind the saying that only the chosen ones get … Read more
Governor Satya Pal Malik has e-inaugurated the ambitious Bhawan-Bhairon passenger ropeway project to connect the cave shrine of Goddess Vaishno Devi with the Bhairon temple nestled in the Trikuta hills at Katra. Conceived by former Governor NN Vohra, who was also the chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), the ropeway project … Read more
Two prominent places of Jammu have witnessed season’s fresh snowfall. Here are the places and things to know thereof: • The holy Vaishno Devi Shrine has witnessed the season’s first snowfall. The Trikuta hills, the pathway to the holy shrine and the shrine itself has been shrouded under the white cover of snow. … Read more
Vaishno Devi temple has won the prestigious ‘Cleanest Religious Place’ award in recognition of the management board’s efforts towards ensuring cleanliness all along the tracks and adjoining areas enroute the cave shrine. HIGHLIGHTS Over 81 lakh pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi every year The shrine is considered as one of the iconic places which are part … Read more
Before India was partitioned along the lines of hate and religion, pilgrims from parts of India, even those of present day Pakistan too, used to visit Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. More than a century ago, they used to visit the holy shrine passing through Pangoli village of Nagrota consituency. Pangoli has a number of wells … Read more