Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Resumes After Brief Suspension Amid Heavy Rush
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The pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi temple atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district resumed on Sunday after a temporary suspension due to heavy rush.
Authorities had suspended the pilgrimage on Saturday due to a heavy rush at the Bhawan, where 39,000 devotees paid obeisance till late afternoon.
Chaitra Navratri started on March 19 and will end on March 27.
Nearly one lakh devotees have paid obeisance so far, with authorities ensuring smooth and safe arrangements for the pilgrimage.
More than 39,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple on Saturday, officials said.
Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place at the Katra base camp and en route to the shrine to ensure a safe and secure yatra.
The sacred Shat Chandi Maha Yagya commenced at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Thursday, heralding the auspicious beginning of Chaitra Navratri 2026.
