J&K: In a large announcement of the devotees, the pilgrimage of Mata Vaishno Devi will be restored in the reasi district on Wednesday 17 September, according to the Council of the Sanctuary. However, restoration will depend on favorable weather conditions.
Yatra remained suspended for 22 days after the main landslide in August, which damaged the route, resulting in 34 pilgrims and another 20 injuries.
Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVDSB) published on X: “Jai Mata Di … Vaishno Devi Yatra continues from 17 September 2025 (Wednesday), subject to favorable weather conditions.
Previously, a group of pilgrims organized a protest in the Katra base camp and demanded a pilgrimage that was suspended on August 26, just hours before the tragedy hit. The shrine previously decided to restart Yatra 14. September; However, heavy rains at that time forced the extension of the suspension.
According to PTI, some devotees have repeatedly tried to break the security cordon and continue the pilgrimage and resist the shrine directive.
The disaster occurred around 15:00, when a heavy downpour triggered a massive landslide near InderPrastha Bhojnalaya in Adhkuwari, about halfway along the 12 kilometer trek from Katra to the sanctuary.
Meanwhile, days ago, the sanctuary distributed a pig dedicated to Bangang’s entrance gate, a gesture, which was warmly accepted by pilgrims and locals. During this period, they expressed the recognition of the sanctuary for appreciating their faith and sentiments, nor reported.
Durgesh Sharma, dedicated to Delhi, said, “We couldn’t have Darshan there because of collisions up there. But we’re lucky to get here.
SHARDIYA NAPRATRAS PRPARATORYS in the shrine of mata vaishno devi
Meanwhile, the CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Dev Shrine Board (SMVDSB), Sachin Kumar Vaishya, convened a joint meeting in Katra on Saturday to review preparations for the upcoming Shariya Navratras, which is scheduled to plan from 22 September to 1 October 2025.
According to the official statement of the Council, the meeting was attended by security agencies and local administrative bodies to make a comprehensive assessment of the festival arrangement. Among the key participants were the next CEO, joint CEO, deputy CEO and assistant to the CEOs of SMVDSB, along with SSP Reasi, CRPF commander, SDM Katra, SP Katra, then Bhawan & SMVDSB, SDPO Katra and representatives of the army, fire and emergency services.
(With the entry from agencies)
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