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Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Resumes After Suspension Due to Overcrowding
The pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi temple, located atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, has recommenced after a temporary suspension. Authorities had halted the pilgrimage due to significant overcrowding at the Bhawan.
Officials stated that the Yatra resumed following a temporary suspension caused by a high volume of pilgrims at the Bhawan. Registration for the Yatra recommenced this morning in Katra. On Saturday, over 39,000 pilgrims visited Katra and the Mata Vaishno Devi temple. More than 5,000 additional pilgrims were en route to the shrine following registration. The Chaitra Navratri began on March 19 and will continue until March 27.
Key Facts
- The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage takes place in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.
- The Yatra was temporarily suspended due to overcrowding.
- The pilgrimage recommenced on Sunday.
- Registration for the Yatra has resumed in Katra.
- Approximately 100,000 devotees have visited the site so far.
- Over 39,000 pilgrims visited the temple on Saturday.
- More than 5,000 pilgrims were en route to the shrine after registering.
- The Chaitra Navratri began March 19 and ends March 27.