Jammu: The sacred pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta Hills is witnessing a massive turnout this Navratri, with over 1.25 lakh devotees offering prayers at the holy cave shrine over the past week. The Shardiya Navratri festival, which began on September 22 and runs till October 1, is traditionally among the busiest seasons for the shrine.
त्रिकूट पर्वत पर विराजित ममतामयी माँ वैष्णो देवी के दिव्य अलौकिक दर्शन।
माता रानी अपने आशीर्वाद से भक्तों को अनुग्रहित करें।।। जय माता दी।।🚩 pic.twitter.com/KyNfiFRun9
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The base camp at Katra and the 13-km yatra route are abuzz with chants, bhajans, and festive decorations, as pilgrims from across India and abroad throng the shrine to seek the Goddess’s blessings. By Sunday night, a total of 1,25,645 registrations had been recorded, officials confirmed.
जम्मू और कश्मीर में माता वैष्णो देवी के पवित्र गुफा मंदिर की तीर्थयात्रा सुचारू रूप से जारी।
नवरात्रि के पिछले एक सप्ताह के दौरान 1 लाख 25 हजार से अधिक श्रद्धालुओं ने मंदिर में दर्शन किए हैं। pic.twitter.com/GXVTUfqfwA
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The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has rolled out elaborate arrangements, including volunteer support and improved facilities for smooth movement along the route. New wireless communication sets have also been introduced to strengthen coordination during the rush.
Security has been tightened with a multi-tier grid of police, CRPF, paramilitary forces, and QRTs ensuring safety throughout the nine-day festivities.
The pilgrimage had resumed on September 17 after being suspended for 22 days due to a landslide triggered by torrential rains on August 26, which left several dead and many injured. Since reopening, the yatra has regained momentum, reaffirming devotees’ unwavering faith in the shrine.
